Mississippi Trial, 1955

In this award-winning young adult novel, Hiram's summer visit to his Mississippi hometown takes a dark turn when he encounters Emmett Till, a black teenager from Chicago. Witnessing the harsh realities of racial injustice firsthand, Hiram's life changes forever after Emmett's tragic murder. Driven by a desire for truth, he embarks on a quest to uncover the circumstances surrounding this horrific crime, facing the inherent dangers of seeking justice in a prejudiced society.