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Today‘s porch read. So glad I took a short time to read this graphic novel. I was living near Cincinnati when this happened and it‘s amazing how time can play tricks on a memory...

With its location on the Ohio River, Cincinnati has a long history of problems and activism. In 2001, a movement begins after the 15th young African-American male in 6 years is killed by Cincinnati police. Six Days in Cincinnati would be a good addition to any classroom or school library to help youth understand the unrest that continues to erupt around our country.

#Blacklivesmatter before the movement began

Book 32/90 1/24/19

I am having an amazing reading month and a great start to my reading year all because Litsy turned me on to #graphicnovels & #graphicmemoirs. A genre I would have never really pictured myself reading. I even picked up a few more tonight. So thanks to all of you I am going to have to expand my annual #readinggoal. Just trying to think of a good number.

Despite much interruption (see previous post), I was able to finish this one relatively quickly. Dan Moore includes his own story, as well as the stories of many others who were involved in one way or another during the riots. The art wasn't really my preferred style, but the research and insight mad this a fantastic piece of comics journalism. The injustices that led to the riots sound like anything you might hear in the news today.

The cat seems determined to prevent me from reading tonight. #catsoflitsy #catass