March discussion

The third book I chose was March: Book Three by John Lewis. This book is a graphic novel written by an African American congressmen. The book is a fiction book about a group of African Americans and the March to Selma. This is the third installment of the series. The people in the book continue to protest the injustices of the 1960’s. During the book, they go back in time to experience racism in the 1960’s. The book is a graphic novel, but it is actually more of a memoir. It is written from John Lewis’ perspective and the difficulty he and the marchers faced in the south. I would say this book would be appropriate for anyone in upper elementary, middle school or high school. It is well written, informative, and captivating.
Again, I cannot seem to find any critiques. The book is well written and interesting. I find it especially engaging because it is a graphic novel, but also deeply informative. The illustrations are exactly what you would expect from a graphic novel. They were clear and concise. I really enjoyed this book, and all of the insight it provided.
This book would serve as a window for anyone who has experienced some sort of racism in their life, whether it be acute and on a small scale, or to the magnitude of that of African Americans in the south. This book was written with deep feelings, and from a first hand perspective. Senator Lewis was not a Marcher to Selma, but you are compelled to believe so because of the deep feeling used in his writings.
This book could be implemented in an American History class as a Primary source analysis, or as a free read, or even as an opportunity for a book report. This book is great for any classroom, because it can be molded to fit any lesson a teacher might need it for. Personally, I plan to use this book as a primary source analysis because it delves so deeply into the topic, and gives students a great window into the deep south in the 1960’s.

Lewis, J., Powell, N., & Aydin, A. (2016). March: Book Three. Marietta, GA: Top Shelf Productions.