Holler If You Hear Me, Comic Edition

by Gregory Michie, Ryan Alexander-Tanner (Contributor)

This graphic memoir of teaching in urban America is a brilliant reimagining of the classic text by Gregory Michie, Holler If You Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher and His Students. Michie is joined by illustrator Ryan Alexander-Tanner and 10 artists—most of them young people of color—to bring a fresh, vibrant energy to the original tale of struggle and hope in the classroom. First published in 1999, the text has become one of the most enduring teacher memoirs of our time. Using comics to tell the story, this edition weaves back and forth, like the original, between Michie’s awakening as a young teacher and the first-person stories of his students. Set in 1990s Chicago, but startlingly relevant today, this powerful adaptation of a long-time educator favorite is sure to inspire a new generation of teachers, students, and anyone who is concerned about the future of public education.

Book Features:

A comics format that draws readers in and adds to the power of Michie’s original text.
Each chapter is adapted and illustrated by a different artist, most of whom are young people of color.
A new introduction and afterword by Michie and Alexander-Tanner that contextualize this comic edition.
Students reflect on their experiences inside and outside of school.
Highlights critical, present-day issues in K–12 schools, such as culturally relevant curriculum, cross-cultural teaching, racial justice, and the social contexts of teaching.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2019

About the author

Gregory Michie is a public school teacher in Chicago and senior research associate at the Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice at Concordia University Chicago. He is the bestselling author of Holler If You Hear Me (2nd ed.), See You When We Get There, and We Don’t Need Another Hero.

Reviews

[Macy Cross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another assigned book for one of my classes. I saw a lot of my students reflected in this book. It was a good reminder that students have a whole life outside of the classroom, and that they’re more engaged in learning when the lessons reflect their experiences and interests.

[Mika · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I had to read this for a class, it's something I'm glad was assigned. As a future educator, I have many questions and fears about being a meaningful and "good" teacher. This book uses real stories and real circumstances that most feel uncomfortable talking about--especially when it comes to education. I don't want to spoil anything by saying too much, but it really helped me with a few of my fears. Not to mention the interesting lesson activities I just might steal!

[Leslie Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a graphic novel. This is a compilation of stories from students and teachers perspectives in a lower income school on the south side of Chicago. Emphasizing the importance of teaching the whole child, not just the school standards, but how you can impact all avenues of their lives.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

100 stars - a great edition of one of my favorite books from one of my favorite teachers.

[Brighton Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute read. Great for looking at complex stories within education and the lives of students.