![]() ![]() ![]() Next, she includes perspectives from Nelson on the inspiration for and purpose of her poem, and then provides a close reading of the sonnett sequence to show how her text guides the reader in witnessing and commemorating this trama. In this article, Kelly Wissman explores how Nelson provides guidance to young readers in ways that make reading this text "bearable." Wissman first provides an introduction to the field of trauma studies and considers how Emmett Till's lynching is an example of historical trauma. Within 15 sonnets accompanied by illustrations by Philippe Lardy, Nelson not only provides an account of Till's experience but also describes the wreath of flowers that she would create to honor him. "A Wreath for Emmett Till" tells the story of a 14-year-old African American boy who was lynched in 1955. Marilyn Nelson's book, "A Wreath for Emmett Till", (2005) was named a 2006 Coretta Scott King Honor Book and given the 2006 Printz Honor Award. ![]()
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