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"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
Set in a racially-divided and charged Houston, in 1968, this graphic novel follows two storylines: Jack Long, a white television news reporter, covering the the events around civil rights protests in the city, and Larry Thompson, an African-American teacher at Texas Southern University, who is an organizer of the protests. The two form an uneasy and unexpected friendship, and their paths intersect both in ...more
Set in a racially-divided and charged Houston, in 1968, this graphic novel follows two storylines: Jack Long, a white television news reporter, covering the the events around civil rights protests in the city, and Larry Thompson, an African-American teacher at Texas Southern University, who is an organizer of the protests. The two form an uneasy and unexpected friendship, and their paths intersect both in ...more
This graphic novel is an excellent depiction of the Civil Rights Movement. It follows four kids and four adults. While the two families are white and black, they share common feelings and goals and form an unlikely bond.
I usually like anything published by First Second. This is a well done Civil Rights era memoir. The author was a child in late 60's TX, when his dad was a TV reporter covering Civil Rights issues.
Steve noticed me reading this one, and picked it up (and gobbled it up) after I finished it. Steve especially liked the scene mentioning his favorite wrestler. ...more
Steve noticed me reading this one, and picked it up (and gobbled it up) after I finished it. Steve especially liked the scene mentioning his favorite wrestler. ...more
The story was a little confusing in the beginning but became clearer as the story progressed. The reality of the language and the events that are still relatively fresh makes this one better used at the high school.
Based on an actual events that occurred in Houston in the late 60s, this important and poignant graphic novel leaves a lasting impact. The black and white artwork perfectly captures the grim mood.
Thought this was powerful and informative without ever getting didactic.
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