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4.65 AVERAGE
4.65 AVERAGE
challenging
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fast-paced
I like the juxtaposition of Lewis's experience the day of Obama's first inauguration with his experience during as a civil rights activist. This book reads as though he's sitting in the room telling his story, which I really like.
March is a graphic novel trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell. It is about John Lewis who is a Representative in the House of Representatives. He marched and protested with Martin Luther King Jr. and rode on the freedom rides. This book is the story of how he got to where he is today, and how he helped make it so that there could be the first black President. I loved the story and how it jumped between Obama’s inauguration and the 1960’s and what John Lewis was doing. I loved these books and would recommend them to everyone, although there is some language that isn’t appropriate for younger children.
Once again, the graphic novel format brings the story to life and makes it accessible to a wide variety of audiences, including people who might never go see a movie or read a book about this subject. I'm also glad that they included the original text of Rep. Lewis' speech for the March on Washington.
Two things while I am reading this. One; this part of our American history was not that long ago. We like to tell ourselves that this is ancient history, but that is just not the case. Two; man, I struggle with the Graphic Novel format. This story is so important, and I am appreciating the narrative, but it takes constant refocusing on my part. I still do not love the actual text, both the font choice and the layout.
Despite my GN struggles, this story is SO important and timely. Bravo John Lewis. Looking forward to Volume 3.
Despite my GN struggles, this story is SO important and timely. Bravo John Lewis. Looking forward to Volume 3.
Took a little longer than expected/usual to get through book 2 of John Lewis' Civil Rights roots, but it was all the more worth it, filled with backstory and details that tend to be breezed over in textbooks and documentaries - this time focusing on the Freedom Riders and the March on Washington.
a great way for people to learn about the March on Washington and many of the events preceding it
I rarely read graphic novels, but I think this trilogy is fantastic. It's a wonderful way for John Lewis to share his incredible story, and I'm looking forward to the third book.
This heavy graphic novel is a powerful continuation (Book 2) of John Lewis' autobiography. It picks up after the Nashville sit-ins and ends with the march on Washington during the Civil Rights Movement.
Strong language, but a story that students should never forget.
Strong language, but a story that students should never forget.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced