ASK Author: Mississippi Trial, 1955 by Chris Crowe

While visiting relatives in Mississippi, Emmett Till, 14, spoke "ugly" to a white woman and was subsequently tortured and murdered. Two men were arrested and tried for this heinous crime, but in spite of substantial evidence, were found not guilty. Crowe has woven the plot of his novel around these historical events. Hiram, the fictional main character, had lived with his grandparents in Mississippi as a child. Now 16, he returns to visit his aging grandfather, where he meets Emmett.

Grade Level: 8-12

This Program is Offered By:

• Macomb Intermediate School District (only available to MISD schools)

Students Will Interview:

Students will interview author Chris Crowe

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