This Jane Adams award winner is an in-depth examination of the Emmett Till murder case, a catalyst of the Civil Rights Movement.
"Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events."—Publishers Weekly
The kidnapping and violent murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was and is a uniquely American tragedy. Till, a black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi, when he allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later, his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River.
In clear, vivid detail Chris Crowe investigates the before-and-aftermath of Till's murder, as well as the dramatic trial and speedy acquittal of his white murderers, situating both in the context of the nascent Civil Rights Movement. This reissued edition includes a chapter of additional material--including uncovered details about Till's accuser's testimony--this book grants eye-opening insight to the legacy of Emmett Till.
HONOR Jane Addams Children's Book Award
RECOMMENDED Orbis Pictus Non-Fiction Award
A Jane Addams Book Award Honor book An Orbis Pictus recommended book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book
"This book is a mandatory addition to all libraries because of the impact and importance this crime had on our history." —School Library Journal
"Crowe's powerful, terrifying account does justice to its subject in bold, direct telling, supported by numerous archival photos and quotes from those who remember, including Emmett's mother." —Booklist
"Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events." —Publishers Weekly
This Jane Adams award winner is an in-depth examination of the Emmett Till murder case, a catalyst of the Civil Rights Movement.
"Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events."—Publishers Weekly
The kidnapping and violent murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was and is a uniquely American tragedy. Till, a black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi, when he allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later, his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River.
In clear, vivid detail Chris Crowe investigates the before-and-aftermath of Till's murder, as well as the dramatic trial and speedy acquittal of his white murderers, situating both in the context of the nascent Civil Rights Movement. This reissued edition includes a chapter of additional material--including uncovered details about Till's accuser's testimony--this book grants eye-opening insight to the legacy of Emmett Till.
Awards
HONOR Jane Addams Children's Book Award
RECOMMENDED Orbis Pictus Non-Fiction Award
Praise
A Jane Addams Book Award Honor book An Orbis Pictus recommended book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book
"This book is a mandatory addition to all libraries because of the impact and importance this crime had on our history." —School Library Journal
"Crowe's powerful, terrifying account does justice to its subject in bold, direct telling, supported by numerous archival photos and quotes from those who remember, including Emmett's mother." —Booklist
"Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events." —Publishers Weekly
