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This was a powerful volume. Many moments stood out, but a favorite is the image of Aretha Franklin singing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” at President Obama‘s inauguration, contrasted with the images of the bloodied and beaten freedom riders in Montgomery in 1961. ⬇️

Next row of my #readinglogsnake is March Book Two. I continued the series in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. This story follows John Lewis during his time with the freedom riders. 5/5 ⭐️ #ARRCReads #BooksAndCrafts

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Book 2 of 3 focused more upon the Freedom Day and the horrors of fighting for the right to vote. This one was a lot darker than the first. I‘ve never heard of this day meant to encourage people to register to vote. This was more educational, I felt, than the first which focused more of John‘s upbringing into the civil rights movement. above is a stark reminder of where we are now. Nice insert of Obama‘s inauguration, thanking John for all he did

Yeahhhhhhhh. That‘s absolutely terrifying

The second installment picks up with the Freedom Riders and finishes with the March on Washington. I think I found this even more engrossing than the first installment. I‘m excited to read the third and final book within the next few weeks - 5/5.

What a strong and faithful role model. Powerful message and I love how President Obama's inauguration ceremony is entwined with Lewis's memories Thank you @CBee for giving this book to me.

#BBRC nonfiction graphic novel @LibrarianRyan @Sarahreadstoomuch

#Nonfiction2021 something about community @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I read fewer books this month, but #BookSpinBINGO pushed me to finish a re-read tonight of John Lewis‘s March: Book Two so that I could get a BINGO. 🎉

Wonderful!!!

This series is so powerful. It‘s amazing how much progress and conversely how little progress, we‘ve made over the years.

My #weeklyforecast. Sticking to shorter, quicker reads coming to the end of the year. Let‘s finish 2020 strong, and leave this year behind!

Again, a good read that taught me more than I learned in school about the civil rights movement. This format is so easily digestible too. John Lewis was such a neat guy ❤️

Born on my brother's birthday, died on my own. There are several people in the history of this country who would be ashamed of where we've ended up. Trying not to be disheartened.

TFW all of your holds at the local library become available at the same time 🙈 Not doing well on my #MountTBR challenge at the moment... 😅

Which should I start with?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Where Book One showed us the very beginnings of John Lewis‘s activism & the sit-ins in Nashville, Book Two follows him through his time with the Freedom Riders and the March on Washington with Dr. King.I said it in my review of Book One, but it‘s just incredible to me the example Lewis left of ways to practice civil disobedience & full nonviolence.His courage & the way he used his voice are humbling. If you haven‘t read these, please do.

Hopefully going to finish this up tonight.

“We‘re gonna march.”

I ordered one copy of this, and only paid for one, but somehow got two! So, if any of my fellow lovely Littens would like a copy, I‘ll mail it to you! Let me know in the comments 😁 Thanks friends and good luck!

This series is a must read about Civil Rights Leader, John Lewis. The second book focuses on the Freedom Riders.

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Would‘ve hit hard no matter what, but reading it after Lewis‘s passing made it so much more poignant, esp b/c we‘re STILL fighting for the same ideals he nearly gave his life for decades ago. This is a painful read, brutality & cruelty is on full clear display. But so is the bravery & power of Lewis & others in the CRM. If you want to be on the right side of history, that means being on John Lewis‘s side. Phenomenal read, eager for the 3rd. 5/5 ⭐️

CHILDREN. They arrested a thousand children. Fucking monsters. And turned hoses and dogs on them. God damn revolting.

I‘d ordered this back in May from a Black-owned indie bookstore, and because of the massive influx of orders a lot of those stores received around that time, it was delayed a while (which I completely understood, of course.) It happened to arrive a few days ago...and last night we lost Rep. John Lewis. I know this volume gets very heavy, but it‘s the right time to read it. Rest in power, sir 💔 #nowreading

Got this last week from the library so feels appropriate to start it today.
RIP Mr. Lewis

These graphic novels are amazing.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lewis and the Nashville Student Movement continued their progress. The Freedom Riders headed to Alabama. Very aggressive and violent times ensued, yet the nonviolent protests persisted. The graphic memoir format is a powerful and interesting way to learn about this tumultuous time in US history. On to book three!

It was great seeing the speeches in this format. I also enjoyed learning more about all the work that went into the march on Washington.

#BookishBingo: Published in January

#weekendreads
1. About to finish Ask again yes. Listening to 11/22/63. Reading March Book two
2. Both but probably audiobooks
3. I never read short stories but I want to get into them. I‘ll be reading the hashtag for suggestions

Just as good as Book 1, but more difficult to read. It doesn't flinch from the violence that the protesters were met with. In this one, President Obama's inauguration day becomes less a frame story and more a series of interludes to break up the horrific violence of the main story and remind the reader that there is still hope.

#ReadHarder2020: A graphic memoir #ReadHarder

Finished Book Two over breakfast this morning, Maya is still reading it. This volume gets deep into some of the most violent moments during the Civil Rights era. I have such a profound and deep respect for resistors like John Lewis who stood firm on their principles of civil disobedience and nonviolence in the face of such despicable acts of violence against them.

#booksandbreakfast
#mandmchallenge2020 #History

The second book completed for #deweysreadathon was the second volume in the graphic novel memoir of John Lewis. I am really enjoying these and I am learning a lot. It has led to many google searches to learn more. #readathon

Finally finished this (I‘m convinced I‘m the world‘s slowest reader)! I enjoy how the story goes between past and present. #blitsy #blacklitsy #ownvoices #readdiversebooks

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Read Book One a while back. This reading was long overdue. Figured Black History Month was the perfect time.

I wish I‘d read book two closer to book one, because I lost track of some of the people, but still made it through in one sitting. It‘s an easy read while also a very difficult one. I cried a few times, because it‘s excruciating to see what so many suffered so recently that should have been resolved so long ago. And in so many ways we‘re still fighting the same fight.

Book 3 of the year.

I miss him.

Handed out the winter break reading to my students today. #TeachersofLitsy

Animated history - beautifully written. #24in48

#ReadingResolutions Day 1: June TBR — Recently read Book 1. Just checked these out from our collection this morning. I really need to borrow more books from my library (workplace) since 1) I select many of them and 2) they are literally just a few steps away from my desk. #blacklitsy

#ReadingResolutions @Jess7

#readathon #deweys24hourreadathon

I enjoyed this history lesson but it hurt my heart😢
To know all that was endured so that I can vote, be equal and be treated fairly....I applaud Mr. Lewis for bringing his history to us.
The book is an easy read. It was hard not to read in one sitting....it really pulls you in to what was happening. Looking forward book 3 and to see this on the screen soon.

"One man, one vote" is the African cry. It is OURS too---it MUST be OURS!
Still true today.

This will always be true!

I‘m loving this series so far!

I absolutely love with my books complement one another. In this case, it‘s so interesting to see the same events through two different lenses, and to see many of the same people portrayed. In particular: Bayard Rustin, Philip Randolph, John Farmer, and of course John Lewis and Malcolm X.

#ReadingBlackout

These books keep getting better and better. A must read.

Sneaking a few pages between classes at my field experience.

#riotgrams day 16: black history