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Wright, Simeon, with Herb Boyd. Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
WRIGHT, Simeon, with Herb Boyd. Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till. 160p. appendix, index. Chicago Review. 2010. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55652-783-8. LC number unavailable.
Gr 6-10--Simeon Wright was 12 years old when his cousin Emmett "Bobo" Till came from Chicago to visit relatives in Mississippi. Spunky and bold, Till amused everyone with his comedic timing. It was his desire to get a laugh that led to his demise. One hot August night in 1955, Till whistled at a white female store clerk, setting off a chain of events that left an indelible mark not only on our nation's history, but also on the cousin who witnessed Till's gaffe and eventual …
