mississippi

Documents the experiences of students and townspeople in Charleston, Mississippi, as they planned and held an integrated prom for high schoolers, which was paid for by actor Morgan Freeman; and explores attitudes of racial intolerance that still persist in the early twenty-first century.

An introduction to Mississippi, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Grandma tells the story about her first trip alone into town during the days when segregation still existed in Mississippi.

Chronicles the attempts by Civil Right's organizers across the nation to secure voting rights for African-Americans in Mississippi during the summer of 1963.

Describes a family's struggle to get their mother properly buried, while they encounter catastrophes of flood and fire, as well as the chaos of their own feelings.

"From exploring the Gulf Islands National Seashore to learning about the history of civil rights in Jackson, Mississippi is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit"--Amazon.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Walker Percy.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Go Down, Moses, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Absalom, Absalom!, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"Fourteen-year-old Presley Walton had never ventured any farther than the city limits of Hattisburg, Mississippi. Her world revolved around chilling in her bedroom and using her cell phone to follow social media posts. Presley was getting ready to enjoy her typical summer vacation, but her parents had other plans. Before she knew what happened, Presley was headed to Camp Golden Arrow, exactly in the middle of nowhere. Her mom had attended this camp when she was a teen. Hearing her mom's stories of camp friendships, cabin contests, and outdoor fun made Presley dread this forced adventure even more. Identical twins, Mia and Ann, team up with Presley to make the fourteen days unforgettable with playing epic prank wars, challenging the camp bully, and fishing for Big Lou, a 100-pound blue catfish"--Back cover.