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The March trilogy, by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell, is a stunning account of the Civil Rights movement from the perspective of John Lewis. These graphic novels cover the contemporary historical moment--when President Obama is in office--and then flashes back to Lewis's childhood. (continued in comments)

I read Book One and Two in this graphic novel series and was drawn in by John Lewis‘ first hand account of his role in the civil rights movement. Beginning with his time on a chicken farm as a child and interspersed with scenes from Obama‘s inauguration, the series follows nonviolent sit-ins, marches, freedom riders and more. It‘s heartbreaking and powerful. Can‘t wait to read the next book.

I‘ve been in a bit of a reading slump for the past week or so and figured a graphic novel would be a good solution. A few of my 8th graders are researching the Civil Rights Movement for my class right now, so I wanted to see if this would be useful to them. What a powerful book! I‘m headed back to the shelf for book 2 immediately

I learned a lot from the first volume of the graphic novel memoir by John Lewis. I look forward to reading the next two. #readathon #deweysreadathon

Another successful reading month. I may not have been able to reach much while I was on spring break because I had company but I was still able to accomplish all of my goals so I call that a win.

I attended President Obama‘s inauguration in 2009. I drank a lot of Starbucks hot chocolate just to keep warm!

I could not help but to laugh at young John Lewis‘ face; it‘s priceless. Have you ever ever been this mad?  ???????????????

Because I love animals so much, I just don‘t think I could have walked in Congressman Lewis‘ shoes knowing that my chickens would eventually be dinner. 😔

Highly recommended by a reader friend, I‘m starting this #LibraryRead about Civil Rights icon, Congressman John Lewis. What do you call a graphic novel when it‘s not fiction? #That

#marchintothe70s

(Day 6 - #AlltheYoungDudes)

Young dudes makes me think of young Turks...thus, represented above are (from the top, clockwise) 1) Hippies; 2) Young Turks; 3) Black Panthers; 4) Anarchists.

#Februaryreads #Februarystats #Februarywrapup #hoopla
Comics/graphicnovels I read in February!! Best were the three on top

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#marchtbr 8 books for this month. Really looking forward to ACSDAL and on the come up.

I have only read one graphic novel besides this one, and I liked this one. At first it was hard to look at words AND pictures, but I got the hang of it. I learned a lot in this book and definitely plan on reading books 2 and 3. ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

I devoured the first two graphic novels in this powerful historical series. The graphics are well done, the detail in the drawings are incredible, and the writing gives you facts and emotions in shortened format, which isn't easy to do.

I feel these would be great to use to educate younger, reluctant readers.

#blackhistorymonth read. I really have to stop trying to read these on Hoopla on my phone. Too hard to read and I think you lose majesty of some of the illustrations.

This is such a powerful read. It reminded me of how little I was taught in school about segregation and the civil rights movement. The artwork is beautiful as well.
I definitely recommend this if you haven't picked it up yet. I'll be grabbing the second and third volumes today hopefully.

#nonfictionreads #blackhistory #riotgrams

I am taking a break from being an adult, and nobody can tell me no. 🍪🍪

My reading for the evening and probably the weekend 💚

#blackathon

March Book One is my next #blackathon read. I have been wanting to read this for a long time.

I am also giving Ninefox Gambit a second go, since listening to it on audio last year was HIGHLY confusing. I am hoping that a second pass with the text will clear up the story enough for me to judge if I want to continue.

Wonderful. #blackhistory #riotgrams

Wow! I loved this slim graphic novel! I have already reserved Book Two from the library.

A great way to spend a #snowy #SundayMorning!

#coffee #booksandbeans

I‘m in #holiday heaven! Thanks so much @AmberWB !! The #coffee is brewing as I post this!

#merryandbright #merryandbrightswap #swaps

As powerful and moving as you‘d expect it to be. Looking forward to my SO getting to the other two so that I can nab them from him.

Back to school #TeachersOfLitsy

Our fall recess reading

Early morning reading
#graphicnovel #readharder2018

This is an important trilogy to read. Written by Congressman John Lewis about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, and his involvement, this trilogy is an amazing look into a harrowing time. The art is amazing. But it‘s truly the story that needs to be told. I‘m glad these books were written because while I knew of the movement, I didn‘t know the individual people. This introduced me to the people.

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#2018Book91
I love learning about the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, especially in the form of a graphic novel. My only complaint is that sometimes the writing takes over too much instead of letting the illustrations speak for themselves. It also makes the actual writing on the page more difficult to read.

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A illustrated biography of U.S congressman John Lewis and a history of the Black Civil Rights Movement rolled into one. More like a short film experience of these key events rather than the in-depth analysis you would expect to get from a traditional history but I am always surprised by how much detail can be conveyed in a well executed graphic novel.
My only quibble was some of the text was very small too and it ended abruptly.

This might be my favourite page. John Lewis talking about Jim Lawson

This nonfiction graphic novel series about the Civil Rights Movement was incredibly popular with my students last year! They were always checked out, and students were recommending them to each other. #yawednesday @TheFunkyBookworm #YAL

Putting off lesson planning for a bit for this #graphicnovel. I've heard great things. Here we go.

#ReadHarderChallenge
@bookriot #task8 : A comic written or illustrated by a person of color. This one has been on my TBR pile forever. It deserves all the notoriety it has received since its publication.

"I loved the new ideas college was introducing to me to, in religion and philosophy-- but I couldn't stop thinking about social gospel. Here I was reading about justice, when there were brave people out there working to make it happen." -page 65

I didn‘t realize initially that these books fell under the #ya category! This set of 3 graphic novels, Co-written by Rep. John Lewis, who also marched, does an excellent job telling the story of the march on Selma and the events that led up to it. It is an excellent way for readers of varying reading levels to learn about the civil rights movement in this country.

@TheFunkyBookworm
#yawednesday

I just now figured out that I work next to the Cartoon Art Museum!

Awesome seeing the things I read about with my class in real life. What an experience! You really have to visit the National Museum of African American History.

Come together. Great title, weird lyrics over all. One great line.

#heyjune
@Cinfhen
@GypsyKat

#maywrapup

Waiting online for the next chapter in the incredible life of Congressman John Lewis--Run! #BEA

Reading history helps me put things in perspective and gives me context. #resist

Opting to ignore the mess and read. 😬

John Lewis couldn‘t make it, but Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell were here for Pierce County Reads tonight. And they were fantastic! Informative, insightful, inspiring... see them when you can, together, separate, or as a trio with Rep Lewis. It will be worth the time.

Because when I think about how stagnant this country is, I need a drink. #thereadingwomen #readathon #ownvoices #deweys24hourreadathon #books #reading #graphicnovel #march #johnlewis #andrewaydin #natepowell #bookdragon

Wow I don‘t know why it took me so long to read this one. Also going to save it for my kiddo when he is old enough.

I loved it!
This part is about John Lewis upbringing. From his congregation of chickens to the non-violent lunch counter sit-ins with the Nashville Student Movement.
It was a fast read too. I'm anxiously anticipating Book Two😀

I enjoyed this so much! Quick, enlightening graphic novel!

Returning these to the library today. I really enjoyed the first one. I didn‘t have time to get to the second or third so I am going to have to renew but this is one of the best graphic novels I have read I think.

Went to the library today and ended up borrowing the entire March series! I‘m not normally a graphic novel fan but I‘m excited to read these! #80in18