This award-winning graphic novel trilogy presents a gripping autobiographical account of the life of one of the most pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. Follow his journey from humble beginnings in rural Alabama to his crucial role in the fight for equality and justice. The works masterfully depict historical events through personal experiences, highlighting the power of nonviolent resistance and referencing the movement's lasting impact on modern society.
A graphic novel memoir of a legend of the civil rights movement. Created by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell, it is also a Coretta Scott King Honor book, a required text in classrooms across America, and the first graphic novel to win a Robert F Kennedy Book Award.
Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an iconic figure in the civil rights movement, known for his unwavering commitment to justice and nonviolence. His journey spans from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, marked by significant events like the 1963 March on Washington and his receipt of the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president. To share his extraordinary story with future generations, Lewis has created a graphic novel trilogy in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and acclaimed artist Nate Powell. This trilogy serves as a vivid first-hand account of Lewis' lifelong fight for civil and human rights, reflecting on the progress made since the era of Jim Crow and segregation. The first volume covers Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his pivotal meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the emergence of the Nashville Student Movement, and their nonviolent efforts to dismantle segregation through lunch counter sit-ins, culminating in a powerful moment at City Hall. Inspired by the 1958 comic "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," Lewis' own comics bring this vital history to life for a new audience, ensuring that the echoes of the movement resonate for generations to come.
After the success of the Nashville sit-in campaign, John Lewis is more committed than ever to changing the world through nonviolence - but as he and his fellow Freedom Riders board a bus into the vicious heart of the deep south, they will be tested like never before
This commemorative set features all three volumes of a celebrated trilogy, recognized for its award-winning narrative and New York Times bestsellers status. The stunning new slipcase, designed by Nate Powell and Chris Ross, adds a visual appeal enhanced by the coloring of José Villarrubia, making it a perfect collection for fans and newcomers alike.