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John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

March: Book One

John Lewis, Andrew AydinNonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

March

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

GN760L

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Super Short Summary

March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell recounts John Lewis's life from his early years on his sharecropper father's farm to his college days, focusing on his growing involvement in the civil rights movement. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., Lewis joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and led peaceful protests, including sit-ins at segregated lunch counters, highlighting the fight for Black rights in America.

Inspirational

Informative

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.6

60,357 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin is lauded for its powerful and immersive portrayal of the Civil Rights Movement. Reviewers praise its compelling storytelling and evocative illustrations. However, some critics note its pacing issues and occasionally simplistic dialogue. Overall, it is considered a poignant educational resource with minor shortcomings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read March?

Readers who would relish March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin typically have a keen interest in civil rights history, social justice, and graphic memoirs. Comparable to Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Maus by Art Spiegelman, this engaging blend of personal narrative and historical context appeals to those who appreciate transformative stories of resilience and activism.

4.6

60,357 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

GN760L

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