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Gr 6 Up—The year 1968 was a tense time to be growing up in Houston. Mark Long, the white protagonist of this gripping graphic novel-like Mark Long, the author—is the son of the local TV station's "race reporter." The more contact his dad has with civil rights protesters and law enforcement, the more motivated he becomes to speak up against racism at work and at home. Bigotry, police brutality, and civilian violence, as well as nonviolent marche...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This complex story pulls no punches in depicting the racial tensions in 1968 Houston, Texas. It is a riveting account, by turns frightening, infuriating, and inspiring. Nate Powell’s detailed illustrations establish an atmosphere filled with me...Log In or Sign Up to Read More