"The Blood of Emmett Till" is a nonfiction book written by Timothy B. Tyson. The book is a historical account of the murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, in Mississippi in 1955. The book explores the events leading up to the murder, the trial and acquittal of the two white men accused of the crime, and its aftermath. The book also delves into the broader social and political context of the time, examining the deep-seated racism and violence that existed in the South during the 1950s. The book also explores the role of the press, the civil rights movement, and the federal government in the case. It was published in 2017 and it was widely praised by critics for its comprehensive examination of the case and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement. The book also received several awards and nominations.