John LewisIDW Publishing March: Book One

Excelente novela gráfica sobre la lucha de los derechos de los afroamericanos.

Bought this for school, but I really loved it. It was engaging and informative.

A unique, timeless, way to tell the story of the Civil Rights Era from a personal perspective. The graphic art makes Mr Lewis’ story accessible to all, of every age group, but it still has the sane emotional clout as if he’d written it out in longhand. It’s a brilliant way to share his story.My one complaint is that some of the writing is illegible - possibly deliberately, but it is still annoying.

I love that John Lewis was inspired by a comic book based on Martin Luther King's quest for civil rights, and have no doubt that March will go on to galvanize future leaders making gains in social justice as well. This book truly is on par with Maus and Persepolis for historical accuracy, unflinching realism, and cultural ethos. Both my 12-yr olds agree with me.

As a history teacher currently teaching the Civil Rights Movement, this book is absolutely invaluable both for my own understanding and the students. It is 100% accessible and presents the struggles of the non-violent movement in a brilliantly clear and real way. By following Johns individual story it makes the CRM so real for the students. It also works to show the hard work that went into the movement and how much is owed to those people.I would very much recommend.