The face of Emmett Till / by Mamie Till-Mobley and David Barr III.
| Author/creator | Till-Mobley, Mamie |
| Other author | Barr, David, 1963- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Woodstock, Ill. : Dramatic Pub., ©2006. |
| Description | 88 pages ; 19 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Emmett Till |
| Abstract | In August, 1955 the body of Emmett Till was found floating in the Tallahatchie River. His mother Mamie, was determined that his death should not go unnoticed, and due to her persistence it became a national issue and the springboard for the Civil Rights Movement. |
| General note | "A true-to-life dramatization of the death of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Chicago teenager who, while visiting relatives in Money, Miss., in August 1955, was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by two white men who claimed they wanted to teach him a lesson for 'allegedly' whistling at a local white woman"--P. [4] of cover. |
| ISBN | 1583423257 |
| ISBN | 9781583423257 |
| ISBN | 9791583423256 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS3620.I556 F33 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |