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4.17 AVERAGE
Title: White All Around
Author: Wilfrid Lupano
Illustrator: Stéphane Fert
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 140
Available now.
White All Around is a historical graphic novel about a women’s boarding school in Connecticut. The headmistress decides to open the school up to black girls who are unable to receive an education anywhere. This book is the story of the school opening, the students and how it affected the of Canterbury. This is based on an actual story.
I was a bit worried after picking this up that this book would be a white savior narrative. It is not. Yes, the headmistress is a white woman. Once the black students are admitted, the focus shifts entirely to them and their experience. The story packs an incredible emotional punch.
The illustrations are stunning in this book. There is a nice balance between text and the illustrations, allowing the illustrations to convey some of the stories. The author is good about mixing up the number of panels used to convey the message and isn’t set on a particular format for each page. The art and the story are symbiotic.
I would highly recommend buying White All Around. I have had the opportunity to read several historical fiction graphic novels. I believe this medium is particularly well-suited to telling the stories and this novel is a perfect example of that. This would also make a great first-time graphic novel for anyone wanting to explore this genre.
ARC provided to me by Europe Comics, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.
#EuropeComics #NetGalley
Author: Wilfrid Lupano
Illustrator: Stéphane Fert
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 140
Available now.
White All Around is a historical graphic novel about a women’s boarding school in Connecticut. The headmistress decides to open the school up to black girls who are unable to receive an education anywhere. This book is the story of the school opening, the students and how it affected the of Canterbury. This is based on an actual story.
I was a bit worried after picking this up that this book would be a white savior narrative. It is not. Yes, the headmistress is a white woman. Once the black students are admitted, the focus shifts entirely to them and their experience. The story packs an incredible emotional punch.
The illustrations are stunning in this book. There is a nice balance between text and the illustrations, allowing the illustrations to convey some of the stories. The author is good about mixing up the number of panels used to convey the message and isn’t set on a particular format for each page. The art and the story are symbiotic.
I would highly recommend buying White All Around. I have had the opportunity to read several historical fiction graphic novels. I believe this medium is particularly well-suited to telling the stories and this novel is a perfect example of that. This would also make a great first-time graphic novel for anyone wanting to explore this genre.
ARC provided to me by Europe Comics, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.
#EuropeComics #NetGalley
I love seeing small stories that fit into History we don't know much about.
This part of history was so impactful for a large community and allowed so much change to be born from it.
It was great to learn about, but I also got attached to this group of young girls wanting to learn and simply live.
I hope stories like this will continue to be brought to page and screen and minds.
I do however think it important to note that this graphic novel was written and illustrated by two white Frenchmen.
As much as I appreciate anyone writing on topics that need more visibility, I do also believe it's important to make sure that white people, who already own most of the industry, do let black artists express themselves and tell their own history (and more), without being impacted by the casual everyday racism that does affect publishing. Black authors should be prioritised when reading about Black history, at least.
This part of history was so impactful for a large community and allowed so much change to be born from it.
It was great to learn about, but I also got attached to this group of young girls wanting to learn and simply live.
I hope stories like this will continue to be brought to page and screen and minds.
I do however think it important to note that this graphic novel was written and illustrated by two white Frenchmen.
As much as I appreciate anyone writing on topics that need more visibility, I do also believe it's important to make sure that white people, who already own most of the industry, do let black artists express themselves and tell their own history (and more), without being impacted by the casual everyday racism that does affect publishing. Black authors should be prioritised when reading about Black history, at least.
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Very important story to tell, but something is missing. You don't really get attached to the characters...
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
NOTE: I received free access to this book through netgalley in exchange for writing an impartial review. Thank you Europe Comics. Publication Date: January 20, 2021.
I've only read a handful of graphic novels -- I read WHITE ALL AROUND in just a few hours. It tells one of those little known but remarkably interesting true stories from US history, about the Prudence Crandall School in Connecticut in 1832 when the headmistress decided to admit students of color. Naturally, lots of trouble followed -- overt racism, systemic racism, legal battles, and violence. Stephane Fert's illustrations are dramatic and complement the story well.
I found however that the story itself had quite a few abrupt transitions. So much so that I wondered at times if some pages were missing. Perhaps because I was looking at a PDF version, the layout might have been different. But based on the little experience I have with other graphic novels, this one did not flow as smoothly as the others.
Particularly interesting is the Afterword where author Wilfrid Lupano provides quite a bit of information about what became of many of the students at the school. Not surprisingly, many become prominent abolitionists.
I do recommend the book -- especially because it requires so little investment of time and because the story is so worthwhile.
I've only read a handful of graphic novels -- I read WHITE ALL AROUND in just a few hours. It tells one of those little known but remarkably interesting true stories from US history, about the Prudence Crandall School in Connecticut in 1832 when the headmistress decided to admit students of color. Naturally, lots of trouble followed -- overt racism, systemic racism, legal battles, and violence. Stephane Fert's illustrations are dramatic and complement the story well.
I found however that the story itself had quite a few abrupt transitions. So much so that I wondered at times if some pages were missing. Perhaps because I was looking at a PDF version, the layout might have been different. But based on the little experience I have with other graphic novels, this one did not flow as smoothly as the others.
Particularly interesting is the Afterword where author Wilfrid Lupano provides quite a bit of information about what became of many of the students at the school. Not surprisingly, many become prominent abolitionists.
I do recommend the book -- especially because it requires so little investment of time and because the story is so worthwhile.
NOTE: I received free access to this book through netgalley in exchange for writing an impartial review. Thank you Europe Comics. Publication Date: January 20, 2021.
I've only read a handful of graphic novels -- I read WHITE ALL AROUND in just a few hours. It tells one of those little known but remarkably interesting true stories from US history, about the Prudence Crandall School in Connecticut in 1832 when the headmistress decided to admit students of color. Naturally, lots of trouble followed -- overt racism, systemic racism, legal battles, and violence. Stephane Fert's illustrations are dramatic and complement the story well.
I found however that the story itself had quite a few abrupt transitions. So much so that I wondered at times if some pages were missing. Perhaps because I was looking at a PDF version, the layout might have been different. But based on the little experience I have with other graphic novels, this one did not flow as smoothly as the others.
Particularly interesting is the Afterword where author Wilfrid Lupano provides quite a bit of information about what became of many of the students at the school. Not surprisingly, many become prominent abolitionists.
I do recommend the book -- especially because it requires so little investment of time and because the story is so worthwhile.
I've only read a handful of graphic novels -- I read WHITE ALL AROUND in just a few hours. It tells one of those little known but remarkably interesting true stories from US history, about the Prudence Crandall School in Connecticut in 1832 when the headmistress decided to admit students of color. Naturally, lots of trouble followed -- overt racism, systemic racism, legal battles, and violence. Stephane Fert's illustrations are dramatic and complement the story well.
I found however that the story itself had quite a few abrupt transitions. So much so that I wondered at times if some pages were missing. Perhaps because I was looking at a PDF version, the layout might have been different. But based on the little experience I have with other graphic novels, this one did not flow as smoothly as the others.
Particularly interesting is the Afterword where author Wilfrid Lupano provides quite a bit of information about what became of many of the students at the school. Not surprisingly, many become prominent abolitionists.
I do recommend the book -- especially because it requires so little investment of time and because the story is so worthwhile.
Thanks to Netgalley and Europe Publishing for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is such an important (and true!) story that got to be told in such an amazing way. The artwork was the best I have ever seen in a graphic novel. The story was so important too. All I can really say is that you should go pick if you want to learn more about the injustices that black people have faced in America.
I'm honestly speechless at the end of this it was so good.
This is such an important (and true!) story that got to be told in such an amazing way. The artwork was the best I have ever seen in a graphic novel. The story was so important too. All I can really say is that you should go pick if you want to learn more about the injustices that black people have faced in America.
I'm honestly speechless at the end of this it was so good.
Prenez un illustrateur talentueux et un scėnariste brillant et confiez-leur une partie sombre de l'histoire amėricaine: "Blanc autour" nous raconte l'histoire vraie de la première ėcole pour jeunes filles noires dans le Connecticut en 1830.
L'institutrice Prudence Crandall l'avait affirmė, tout le monde a le droit d'être ėduquės dans son ėcole et si ça gênait, tant pis!
Entre incompréhension, racisme, et violences insensėes, ces jeunes femmes devront taper du poing pour se faire entendre et respecter, trente ans avant l'abolition de l'esclavage.
Puissant, intelligent, fort et marquant, un roman graphique à ne pas manquer!
L'institutrice Prudence Crandall l'avait affirmė, tout le monde a le droit d'être ėduquės dans son ėcole et si ça gênait, tant pis!
Entre incompréhension, racisme, et violences insensėes, ces jeunes femmes devront taper du poing pour se faire entendre et respecter, trente ans avant l'abolition de l'esclavage.
Puissant, intelligent, fort et marquant, un roman graphique à ne pas manquer!
hopeful
informative
medium-paced