Civil Rights Graphic NovelMarch: Book 3Is the First Comic Book to Win a National Book Award

The National Book Awardsare like the Oscars of the literary world . A few illustrious graphical novel — like Gene Luen Yang ’s Boxers and Saints — have been finalists in various categories over the days . Last night was the first sentence that a comic - book work pull ahead .

Published byTop Shelf Comix , March : Book 3 is the late intensity of an autobiographic serial publication that recounts Congressman John Lewis ’ life story during the Civil Rights Movement in 1960s America . The best - selling books have been co - written by Lewis and Andrew Aydin , with art by Nate Powell . Powell ’s dramatic art style make the tenseness and stakes of those historical time feel vibrant and alive and the writing crusade home just how much risk there was in facing down the hatred and institutional racism of the day . The trilogy is a great read and very deserving of the award . you may find out more about the March serieshere .

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