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In the summer of 1955, Rose Lee Carter, a thirteen‑year‑old African‑American girl living in Mississippi, envisions a future beyond the cotton fields of her hometown. Her imagination is threatened when Emmett Till is murdered and the men responsible are acquitted, plunging the community into grief and outrage. Rose must decide whether to pursue her own destiny outside the state or to stay and participate in the burgeoning movement for racial justice.
Set against the harsh realities of 1950s Mississippi, the novel captures the tensions between individual ambition and collective responsibility. As Rose navigates these challenges, readers gain insight into the courage required to confront racism and the power of youth voices in shaping history.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Linda Williams Jackson
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