March Book One (Oversized Edition)

Congressman John Lewis from Georgia's 5th district holds a significant place in American history as a prominent figure of the civil rights movement. His unwavering dedication to justice and nonviolence has seen him journey from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to a pivotal role in Congress, transitioning from a segregated educational environment to participating in the momentous 1963 March on Washington. Despite enduring brutal attacks by state troopers, he eventually received the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.In collaboration with writer Andrew Aydin and acclaimed artist Nate Powell, John Lewis presents "March," an evocative graphic novel trilogy. This powerful work shares Lewis’ extraordinary life story and is rooted in his personal experiences. The trilogy provides a profound look at his relentless fight for civil and human rights, capturing the progress made since the days of systemic segregation and Jim Crow laws and reflecting on the experiences and challenges of the wider civil rights movement.The first book of the trilogy charts several key phases of Lewis’ journey, including his upbringing in rural Alabama, his pivotal encounter with Martin Luther King, Jr., and his leadership in the Nashville Student Movement. It highlights their strategic nonviolent sit-ins at lunch counters, which crescendo in an impactful sequence on the steps of City Hall. This compelling narrative draws on the influence of the 1958 comic "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," which had inspired Lewis and his fellow activists, bringing the essence of those historic events to a new generation."March" has achieved numerous accolades, having received the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award - Special Recognition and being a #1 Washington Post Bestseller. It is celebrated as a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, among other distinguished recognitions. Esteemed as one of YALSA's Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens and included in their Top 10 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, it remains a seminal work for readers of all ages. It has been officially supported by the NYC Public Schools' "NYC Reads 365" program and featured in first-year reading initiatives at universities like Michigan State, Marquette, and Georgia State. Honors include three Will Eisner Award nominations and a nod for the Glyph Award. The trilogy is lauded as one of the standout books of 2013 by several noted publications including USA Today and The Washington Post.