About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is asking tough questions about systemic unfairness or feeling overwhelmed by the news and needs a roadmap for how one person can make a difference. It serves as a profound guide for young people who want to understand the history of civil rights not as a list of dates, but as a living, breathing struggle for human dignity. This graphic memoir follows the early life of Congressman John Lewis, from his humble beginnings on an Alabama farm to the high-stakes lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville. Through vivid illustrations, it explores the emotional weight of fear, the strength found in nonviolence, and the power of organized community. It is a sophisticated, honest look at Jim Crow-era racism that provides essential historical context while inspiring contemporary resilience. Parents will find it an invaluable tool for discussing how peaceful protest can challenge injustice.
