Amy 
graphic novel, history
March tells a portion of the story of Congressman John Lewis’ childhood in Alabama as well as his experiences in Nashville as a young man in the early Civil Rights Movement.
Amy's Review
I read this graphic novel (co-written by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell) for book club and I enjoyed reading it. Well, except for the teeny, tiny print. I read most of it with the help of a magnifying glass. This is why I prefer a Kindle these days—font control! I’m showing my age. Anyway, this novel is only the first part of a three-part series. I thought the glimpse into Lewis' childhood was charming. I was most interested in the events in Nashville, not only because of the importance of the non-violent sit-ins and the early formation of groups like the SNCC, but also because I attended Vanderbilt University in the 1980s and was not familiar with the university’s position in the early years regarding Jim Lawson, who had been a Divinity School student in 1960. I found this story highlighting discrimination rather timely with the current political climate and transgender rights issues. It is a shame that people do not remember what we have learned from history and that some feel that inequality is acceptable. I’m glad to know that we’ve made great strides in civil rights but I’m sad that there is still a long way to go.
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