Trayvon Martin's parents shopping book

Trayvon Martin's parents are looking to pen a book about their 17-year-old slain son, meeting with publishers in hopes of landing a deal.

According to The New York Times, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin met with several publishing companies about the potential book. Two publishing executives who attended the meetings told The Times Trayon Martin's parents plan to share their son's life, while detailing the grief and sorrow they experienced following his death.

Fulton and Tracy Martin were joined by Jan Miller of Dupree/Miller & Associates, a Dallas-based literary agency. According to The Times, the meetings were described as "somber and moving" by those in attendance.

Despite Fulton and Tracy Martin's intention of writing a book detailing their son's life, one publishing executive suggested the pair instead focus on faith, as they spoke "eloquently on social issues of race and religion."

The couple also noted they never fully addressed what happened to Trayvon Martin, including their time at shooter George Zimmerman's trial. After the trial ended in July, a jury ruled he was not guilty.

Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot and killed by Zimmerman in a Sanford, Fla., neighborhood. His death and Zimmerman's subsequent trial - and later acquittal - gained major media attention. President Barack Obama even commented on both Trayvon Martin's killing and the jury's verdict.

By Melissa Quinn ///