Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement by Rick Bowers, published by National Geographic Society About Awards Won Title Year Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 91´«Ã½An award for the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year. 2011 - Finalist(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page