Book 1 of a trilogy of graphic novels telling the story of Congressman John Lewis, what he witnessed and the part he played in the civil rights movement.
Book 1 starts with some background on his childhood, such as when he was a child he wanted to be a preacher and used to practice preaching to his chickens.
As a young college student now he gets to meet Dr Martin Luther King Jr. which is an exciting event. Congressman Lewis also takes part in the early sit-ins at lunch counters in Montgomery. He gets arrested and witnesses the ugliness of segregation first hand. But interspersed in the events in this first volume are scenes that take place in 2009 in the Congressman's office as he talks to a woman and her two young sons who have come to DC and he gets ready for a special event.
These promise to be important books. Using the graphic novel style of writing makes these accessible to todays teens who may not be as informed as they should be on these events. It is really important to make sure these events are remembered and the participants honored.
(Finished May 26, 2015)
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