This comprehensive Powerpoint presentation offers an engaging introduction to Chris Crowe’s novel “Mississippi Trial 1955.” The 27-slide deck provides essential historical background on the Jim Crow era, the murder of Emmett Till, and the early civil rights movement, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the novel’s context. An interactive anticipation guide in the beginning of the presentation challenges students to confront their preconceptions about racism, justice, and social change. Thought-provoking guiding questions at the end of the presentation encourage critical thinking and classroom discussion. Featuring a blend of informative text, historic images, and engaging visual elements, this resource serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the themes and historical significance of “Mississippi Trial 1955.” Perfect for both in-person and virtual learning environments, this presentation will captivate students and prepare them for a meaningful engagement with the novel.

Transport readers back to 1941 Lithuania with this striking 11x17 poster for Ruta Sepetys’ critically acclaimed historical fiction novel, Between Shades of Gray. The poster immerses fans into brave protagonist Lina’s emotional journey with her family as they fight for survival in a Siberian labor camp during WWII Soviet occupation. Featuring imagery from the beginning of the novel of Lina, her mother, and brother being herded onto the trains that would take them to a decade of degradation and misery, this poster captures the start of this heart-wrenching coming-of-age story illuminated against the stark historical realities of 20th century Eastern European conflict.

Transport readers back to 1941 Lithuania with this striking 18x24 poster for Ruta Sepetys’ critically acclaimed historical fiction novel, Between Shades of Gray. The poster immerses fans into brave protagonist Lina’s emotional journey with her family as they fight for survival in a Siberian labor camp during WWII Soviet occupation. Featuring imagery from the beginning of the novel of Lina, her mother, and brother being herded onto the trains that would take them to a decade of degradation and misery, this poster captures the start of this heart-wrenching coming-of-age story illuminated against the stark historical realities of 20th century Eastern European conflict.