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An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till
By Simeon Wright, By Herb Boyd
JUVENILE NONFICTION
160 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Formats: EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF, Trade Paper
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CA $19.99) (US $14.99)
ISBN 9781569768198
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Sep 2011)
Lawrence Hill Books
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A modern tragedy, this story has had a great impact on race relations in
Reviews
“Fascinating. . . . Simeon Wright is just the latest in a long line of writers who find the Emmett Till story compelling, but his perspective and proximity are critical to a full understanding.” —Chicago Tribune
“Crystal clarity and blistering prose. . . . [A] powerful, important memoir. Simeon’s Story is a story you must read.” —Savannah Morning News
“Wright’s story is chilling, and his honest account will hook readers from the beginning.” —School Library Journal
“Simeon’s Story is one that must be heard and never forgotten. In simple, plain language, Wright describes an event that shocked the conscience of the nation and gave birth to the modern-day Civil Rights Movement in America.” —John Lewis, U.S. congressman
“A compelling read.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author Biography
Simeon Wright is Emmett Till's cousin. A major figure in the documentary, The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, he has been profiled in the Washington Post and has appeared on Tavis Smiley and Court TV. He lives in Countryside, Illinois. Herb Boyd has published 18 books, including We Shall Overcome: The History of the Civil Rights Movement as It Happened, and is managing editor of the Black World Today. He lives in New York City.