March: Book One by The third volume (March: Book Three) of this series won: The National Book Award (2016), The Printz Award(2017), the Coretta Scott King Award(2017), and an Eisner Award (Best Reality Based Book, 2017)
Non-Fiction, Graphic Novel, Memoir, 20th Century History
March: Book One is the first volume of a three book series. The compete story is told through three volumes (plus a sequel entitled Run).
We highly encourage readers to go beyond minimum requirements and read the full series. All three volumes are available at no cost (see Important Note #2)
March: Book One (as well as Book Two and Book Three) is available to read digitally, at no cost, using a Multnomah County Library card. Any person attending school within Multnomah County qualifies for a Multnomah County Library Card. Accessing the digital version of the book uses the Hoopla app.
See the links below for information about getting a public library card and the hoopla app.
"Presents in graphic novel format the life of Georgia congressman John Lewis, focusing on his youth in rural Alabama, his meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement.." -- NoveList
"A powerful tale of courage and principle igniting sweeping social change, told by a strong-minded, uniquely qualified eyewitness. "
- Kirkus, Starred Review
Awards, Honors, Lists
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NOTE: The entire March trilogy is available to read via the Hoopla app with a Multnomah County Library Card. All Central Catholic Students, by virtue of attending school in Multnomah County, qualify for Library Cards.
John Lewis on his Graphic Novel Memoir