44 pages • 1 hour read
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Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2016
YA
12-18 years
In March: Book Two and Book Three by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, Congressman Lewis reflects on his life during the 1960s civil rights movement while attending Barack Obama's inauguration. The memoir chronicles Lewis’s activism, from challenging segregation in Nashville and participating in the Freedom Rides to his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Selma to Montgomery marches, culminating in significant legislative victories like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. Confrontations with violence and discrimination are depicted throughout.
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The sequels in the graphic memoir trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, March: Book Two and March: Book Three, receive high praise for their compelling storytelling and historical significance. The vivid illustrations and emotional depth elevate the narrative. Criticisms are minimal, mainly noting minor pacing issues. Overall, these works provide a powerful, educational account of the civil rights movement.
Readers who appreciate March: Books 2 & 3 by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin are likely interested in civil rights history, social justice, and courageous activism. Fans of graphic memoirs like Art Spiegelman's Maus or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis will find this powerful firsthand account of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement compelling and inspiring.
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246
Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2016
YA
12-18 years
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