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Black History in Graphic Novels

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See Black history come to life with these graphic novels that will inform and entertain.

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Fights

Fights

One Boy's Triumph Over Violence

by Gill, Joel Christian

Book - 2020

Fights is a good place to start this list. This memoir of Joel Christian Gill gives you some historical perspective since he is the author/artist of many graphic novels about Black American history. Fights is a good place to start this list. This memoir of Joel Christian Gill gives you some historical perspective since he is the author/artist of many graphic novels about Black American history. Show less

Fights is a good place to start this list. This memoir of Joel Christian Gill gives you some historical perspective since he is the author/artist of many graphic novels about Black American history. Fights is a good place to start this list. This memoir of Joel Christian Gill gives you some historical perspective since he is the author/artist of many graphic novels about Black American history. Show less

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March

March

Book One

by Lewis, John

Book - 2013

This award winner is a must-read for everyone. The memoir of Congressman John Lewis, a living legend of the Civil Rights Movement, chronicles major events...Show more This award winner is a must-read for everyone. The memoir of Congressman John Lewis, a living legend of the Civil Rights Movement, chronicles major events in the Civil Rights Movement from 1963–1965. The first in a trilogy that demonstrates the power of public engagement in politics. Follow-up this book with "March: Book Two" and "March: Book Three." Show less

This award winner is a must-read for everyone. The memoir of Congressman John Lewis, a living legend of the Civil Rights Movement, chronicles major events...Show more This award winner is a must-read for everyone. The memoir of Congressman John Lewis, a living legend of the Civil Rights Movement, chronicles major events in the Civil Rights Movement from 1963–1965. The first in a trilogy that demonstrates the power of public engagement in politics. Follow-up this book with "March: Book Two" and "March: Book Three." Show less

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Run

Run

Book One

by Lewis, John

Book - 2021

"Run" is the next chapter in John Lewis' life and his involvement in the Civil Rights movement. It takes place after his award-winning "March" series. "Run" is the next chapter in John Lewis' life and his involvement in the Civil Rights movement. It takes place after his award-winning "March" series. Show less

"Run" is the next chapter in John Lewis' life and his involvement in the Civil Rights movement. It takes place after his award-winning "March" series. "Run" is the next chapter in John Lewis' life and his involvement in the Civil Rights movement. It takes place after his award-winning "March" series. Show less

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Nat Turner

Nat Turner

by Baker, Kyle

eBook - 2008

A graphic portrayal of what being enslaved was like and Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831. A graphic portrayal of what being enslaved was like and Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831. Show less

A graphic portrayal of what being enslaved was like and Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831. A graphic portrayal of what being enslaved was like and Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831. Show less

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Incognegro

Incognegro

A Graphic Mystery

by Johnson, Mat

eBook - 2018

An "incognegro" Black American journalist, whose skin color is light enough to pass as white, goes undercover to investigate a series of lynchin...Show more An "incognegro" Black American journalist, whose skin color is light enough to pass as white, goes undercover to investigate a series of lynchings. Complex characters, mystery, a gamut of human emotions and a twisting plot set in the Jim Crow South make this an engrossing read. Show less

An "incognegro" Black American journalist, whose skin color is light enough to pass as white, goes undercover to investigate a series of lynchin...Show more An "incognegro" Black American journalist, whose skin color is light enough to pass as white, goes undercover to investigate a series of lynchings. Complex characters, mystery, a gamut of human emotions and a twisting plot set in the Jim Crow South make this an engrossing read. Show less

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Black Heroes of the Wild West

Black Heroes of the Wild West

by Smith, James Otis

Book - 2020

Fill in some of your gaps in American history with stories of Stagecoach Mary, lawman Bass Reeves, cowboy Bob Lemmons, and more. Fill in some of your gaps in American history with stories of Stagecoach Mary, lawman Bass Reeves, cowboy Bob Lemmons, and more. Show less

Fill in some of your gaps in American history with stories of Stagecoach Mary, lawman Bass Reeves, cowboy Bob Lemmons, and more. Fill in some of your gaps in American history with stories of Stagecoach Mary, lawman Bass Reeves, cowboy Bob Lemmons, and more. Show less

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Across the Tracks

Across the Tracks

Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre

by Ball, Alverne

eBook - 2021

One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma. One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma. Show less

One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma. One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma. Show less

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Your Black Friend and Other Strangers

Your Black Friend and Other Strangers

by Passmore, Ben

Book - 2018

Passmore's short comics explore overt racism and the subtler forms of prejudice experienced daily by people of color. Passmore's short comics explore overt racism and the subtler forms of prejudice experienced daily by people of color. Show less

Passmore's short comics explore overt racism and the subtler forms of prejudice experienced daily by people of color. Passmore's short comics explore overt racism and the subtler forms of prejudice experienced daily by people of color. Show less

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Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker

by Bocquet, José-Louis

Book - 2017

The fascinating story of Josephine Baker starts in St. Louis where she eventually fled as a teen to escape racial discrimination. A dancer at heart, famou...Show more The fascinating story of Josephine Baker starts in St. Louis where she eventually fled as a teen to escape racial discrimination. A dancer at heart, famous for her "banana dance" and Folies Bergere, she was one of the first African Americans to successfully break into major motion pictures. Show less

The fascinating story of Josephine Baker starts in St. Louis where she eventually fled as a teen to escape racial discrimination. A dancer at heart, famou...Show more The fascinating story of Josephine Baker starts in St. Louis where she eventually fled as a teen to escape racial discrimination. A dancer at heart, famous for her "banana dance" and Folies Bergere, she was one of the first African Americans to successfully break into major motion pictures. Show less

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The Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party

A Graphic Novel History

by Walker, David F.

eBook - 2021

A fascinating history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party. A fascinating history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party. Show less

A fascinating history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party. A fascinating history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party. Show less

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Colorblind

Colorblind

A Story of Racism

by Harris, Johnathan

Book - 2019

A young African American boy growing up in Long Beach, California, shares his experiences of racism and how he overcame his own prejudices. A young African American boy growing up in Long Beach, California, shares his experiences of racism and how he overcame his own prejudices. Show less

A young African American boy growing up in Long Beach, California, shares his experiences of racism and how he overcame his own prejudices. A young African American boy growing up in Long Beach, California, shares his experiences of racism and how he overcame his own prejudices. Show less

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Bitter Root

Bitter Root

Volume 1, Family Business

by Walker, David

Book - 2019

The Sangereye family fights hate and racism in this fascinating mix of the Harlem Renaissance, the supernatural and steampunk. The Sangereye family fights hate and racism in this fascinating mix of the Harlem Renaissance, the supernatural and steampunk. Show less

The Sangereye family fights hate and racism in this fascinating mix of the Harlem Renaissance, the supernatural and steampunk. The Sangereye family fights hate and racism in this fascinating mix of the Harlem Renaissance, the supernatural and steampunk. Show less

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Hot Comb

Hot Comb

by Flowers, Ebony

Book - 2019

Short coming-of-age stories that uses Black women's relationship to their hair to explore race, class and community. Short coming-of-age stories that uses Black women's relationship to their hair to explore race, class and community. Show less

Short coming-of-age stories that uses Black women's relationship to their hair to explore race, class and community. Short coming-of-age stories that uses Black women's relationship to their hair to explore race, class and community. Show less

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Underground Abductor

Underground Abductor

An Abolitionist Tale

by Hale, Nathan

eBook - 2015

This issue of the fun graphic novel series by Nathan Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross who escaped slavery, fled to freedom, and changed her name to Harriet Tubman. This issue of the fun graphic novel series by Nathan Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross who escaped slavery, fled to freedom, and changed her name to Harriet Tubman. Show less

This issue of the fun graphic novel series by Nathan Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross who escaped slavery, fled to freedom, and changed her name to Harriet Tubman. This issue of the fun graphic novel series by Nathan Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross who escaped slavery, fled to freedom, and changed her name to Harriet Tubman. Show less

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Monk!

Monk!

Thelonious, Pannonica, and the Friendship Behind A Musical Revolution

by Daoudi, Youssef

Book - 2018

Beautiful panels with muted colors tell the story of Thelonious Sphere Monk, a brilliant jazz musician who struggled with mental illness and broke race barriers. Beautiful panels with muted colors tell the story of Thelonious Sphere Monk, a brilliant jazz musician who struggled with mental illness and broke race barriers. Show less

Beautiful panels with muted colors tell the story of Thelonious Sphere Monk, a brilliant jazz musician who struggled with mental illness and broke race barriers. Beautiful panels with muted colors tell the story of Thelonious Sphere Monk, a brilliant jazz musician who struggled with mental illness and broke race barriers. Show less

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Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit

Volume I : Uncelebrated Narratives From Black History

by Gill, Joel Christian

Book - 2014

Nine uncelebrated African Americans with unique stories to tell. Did you know that Henry "Box" Brown escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia? When you finish this, check out the second volume published in 2018. Nine uncelebrated African Americans with unique stories to tell. Did you know that Henry "Box" Brown escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia? When you finish this, check out the second volume published in 2018. Show less

Nine uncelebrated African Americans with unique stories to tell. Did you know that Henry "Box" Brown escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia? When you finish this, check out the second volume published in 2018. Nine uncelebrated African Americans with unique stories to tell. Did you know that Henry "Box" Brown escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia? When you finish this, check out the second volume published in 2018. Show less

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Showtime at the Apollo

Showtime at the Apollo

The Epic Tale of Harlem's Legendary Theater

by Fox, Ted

eBook - 2018

Read about the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem and the role it played in African-American music and culture. Read about the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem and the role it played in African-American music and culture. Show less

Read about the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem and the role it played in African-American music and culture. Read about the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem and the role it played in African-American music and culture. Show less

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Kindred

Kindred

A Graphic Novel Adaptation

by Duffy, Damian

Book - 2017

A great adaptation of Octavia Butler's novel about a young woman transported back through time to the antebellum South. A great adaptation of Octavia Butler's novel about a young woman transported back through time to the antebellum South. Show less

A great adaptation of Octavia Butler's novel about a young woman transported back through time to the antebellum South. A great adaptation of Octavia Butler's novel about a young woman transported back through time to the antebellum South. Show less

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The Silence of Our Friends

The Silence of Our Friends

by Long, Mark

Book - 2012

As the Civil Rights struggle heats up in 1960's Texas, two families—one white, one black—find common ground to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with murder. As the Civil Rights struggle heats up in 1960's Texas, two families—one white, one black—find common ground to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with murder. Show less

As the Civil Rights struggle heats up in 1960's Texas, two families—one white, one black—find common ground to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with murder. As the Civil Rights struggle heats up in 1960's Texas, two families—one white, one black—find common ground to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with murder. Show less

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African-American Classics

African-American Classics

eBook - 2011

Twenty-three stories and poems by America's earliest Black authors and illustrated by contemporary Black artists. Twenty-three stories and poems by America's earliest Black authors and illustrated by contemporary Black artists. Show less

Twenty-three stories and poems by America's earliest Black authors and illustrated by contemporary Black artists. Twenty-three stories and poems by America's earliest Black authors and illustrated by contemporary Black artists. Show less

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Hip Hop Family Tree

Hip Hop Family Tree

1, 1970s-1981

by Piskor, Ed

Book - 2013

This history of hip hop captures the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars like DJ Kool Herc. First in the series. This history of hip hop captures the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars like DJ Kool Herc. First in the series. Show less

This history of hip hop captures the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars like DJ Kool Herc. First in the series. This history of hip hop captures the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars like DJ Kool Herc. First in the series. Show less

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Fire!!

Fire!!

The Zora Neale Hurston Story

by Bagge, Peter

Book - 2017

This colorful biography of Nora Zeale Hurston recounts the authors life during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. This colorful biography of Nora Zeale Hurston recounts the authors life during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Show less

This colorful biography of Nora Zeale Hurston recounts the authors life during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. This colorful biography of Nora Zeale Hurston recounts the authors life during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Show less

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Yummy

Yummy

The Last Days of A Southside Shorty

by Neri, Greg

eBook - 2010

Based on true events in Southside Chicago, "Yummy" portrays the tragedy of parental neglect and dangers of gang life. Based on true events in Southside Chicago, "Yummy" portrays the tragedy of parental neglect and dangers of gang life. Show less

Based on true events in Southside Chicago, "Yummy" portrays the tragedy of parental neglect and dangers of gang life. Based on true events in Southside Chicago, "Yummy" portrays the tragedy of parental neglect and dangers of gang life. Show less

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Tales of the Talented Tenth

Tales of the Talented Tenth

No. 1, Bass Reeves

by Gill, Joel Christian

Book - 2014

Born a slave, Bass Reeves became the first African American Deputy US Marshal in the Old West. Born a slave, Bass Reeves became the first African American Deputy US Marshal in the Old West. Show less

Born a slave, Bass Reeves became the first African American Deputy US Marshal in the Old West. Born a slave, Bass Reeves became the first African American Deputy US Marshal in the Old West. Show less

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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Baseball's Great Pioneer

by Glaser, Jason

eBook - 2006

The story of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson, told in graphic novel format. The story of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson, told in graphic novel format. Show less

The story of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson, told in graphic novel format. The story of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson, told in graphic novel format. Show less

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