44 pages 1 hour read

John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

March: Books 2 & 3

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | YA | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In March: Book Two and Book Three by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, Congressman Lewis reflects on his life during the 1960s civil rights movement while attending Barack Obama's inauguration. The memoir chronicles Lewis’s activism, from challenging segregation in Nashville and participating in the Freedom Rides to his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Selma to Montgomery marches, culminating in significant legislative victories like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. Confrontations with violence and discrimination are depicted throughout.

Reviews & Readership

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The sequels in the graphic memoir trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, March: Book Two and March: Book Three, receive high praise for their compelling storytelling and historical significance. The vivid illustrations and emotional depth elevate the narrative. Criticisms are minimal, mainly noting minor pacing issues. Overall, these works provide a powerful, educational account of the civil rights movement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read March: Books 2 & 3?

Readers who appreciate March: Books 2 & 3 by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin are likely interested in civil rights history, social justice, and courageous activism. Fans of graphic memoirs like Art Spiegelman's Maus or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis will find this powerful firsthand account of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement compelling and inspiring.

RecommendedReading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Topics

Civil Rights / Jim Crow

History: U.S.

Race / Racism

Themes

Identity: Race

Society: Politics & Government

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Genre

Biography