Andrew Aydin

Proud to see the story of the NYCDOE Civics for All comics program making news all the way in Chicago. If you look real close you can see the cover of Registered #2 being read in the classroom.

New York schools substituting traditional history textbooks with comics The comics were created by New York City Public Schools and drawn by top artists in the comic book industry. They are books on activism, Asian-American histo...

Cool to be on this list with so many of my friends.

And it means a heck of a lot to read this description: "The autobiographical trilogy from Congressman John Lewis isn’t even a decade old at this point but is already well on its way to achieving the critical status of a Maus."

11 Comics Everyone Needs to Read Before They Die Sure, you probably know about 'Watchmen.' But there are more essentials for your shelf.

Got to spend a little time with some new friends in Burnsville, West Virginia who were holding a book club discussion group after reading March

Some news. Fuskie (2026)

Congratulations to the NYC Public Schools Civics For All team!

Some of y'all have been wondering what I've been working on these past few years. Well, here it is. Or at least some of it. Proud to be a part of this.

How NYC Public Schools Secretly Became One Of America’s Largest Comics Publishers The Civics for All program is celebrating its 25th title and 2 million copies in print, with professionally-produced comics on social, historical and cultural issues.

Great insight from Rob at ICV2. He asks the big questions many creators and publishers are facing right now. My only answer is that folks should be willing to take more risks on new ideas. For all that March did for comics, it almost never happened because so many publishers didn't think it would work. And even then, it was made real through grit and hustle and the support of librarians, students, and independent booksellers more than anything.

From Rob:

"How solid is the post-March literary graphic novel market? Hard to believe that it is more than ten years since the first volume of the March trilogy first appeared, back in 2013. At the time, and in the decade since, having the memoir of one of the most celebrated and consequential figures in recent American history available in comics format did wonders for both the stature of literary graphic novels and for the business. The sales on each volume of the trilogy were larger than just about any other literary graphic novel before or since, and the series remains a perennial strong seller even in back catalog.

In that, March benefited from three factors that are hard to repeat. First is that John Lewis lent his stature to the project, bringing a combination of historical gravity, charisma and current-day newsmaking ability that is hard to match. Second, though the book deals with serious subject matter in a rigorous, historically-accurate way, it is also accessible to younger readers, making it a cross-category threat that works in both the adult and teen/educational markets. And finally, many of the issues of the Civil Rights era have become newly relevant in American politics, particularly during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020...

Without these titles leading the way, how much of a serious literary graphic novel market is there in North America right now, notwithstanding the efforts of great publishers like Fantagraphics Books, Drawn & Quarterly, Abrams and the like? Is this, barring the occasional breakout hit, always going to be fundamentally a small-press play? Meanwhile, the supply of these kinds of books, often in beautifully-designed editions, continues to increase, along with the storytelling ambitions of next-generation creators, some of whom are now pouring forth from graphic novel MFA programs."

By the Book: Dollar Signs or Danger Signs for Comics in the Latest BookScan Figures? Column by Rob Salkowitz

Out now! Registered #2 on the history of the 15th Amendment distributed to NYCDOE students through Civics For All as part of this year's civics week programming. Art by Valentine DeLandro, script by me, colors by Marissa Louise, and letters by Joshua Reed.

Use this link to read it for free as well as the previous issue. And, as always, feel free to use this in your classroom too.

https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/resource/registered-2/

A new review up for RUN: Book One -- Grateful for the kind words and continued interest in these comics.

indie box: Run by John Lewis Run is an autobiographical work by the late John Lewis, a congressional representative from Georgia, one of the original Freedom Riders, and former chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating C…

Sneak peak at a work in progress with Val Delandro...

Seven years ago... a night I'll never forget.

And hearty congratulations to Dan Santat for winning last night! Our tiny club of living National Book Award winning comic creators has grown to three now.

Welcome to the family, Dan!

Absolutely.

Should Graphic Novels and Comics Be Considered Literature? If you ask this question to any professional, they might say no. But, again, this is quite a controversial topic. Graphic novels, despite being popular among the young generation (and even for adults), have often been denied the tag of literature. Why? Mostly because of its genre. However, if you ar...

"When John Lewis decided to tell his story ten years ago, and to tell it in graphic novel form, he took the first step towards making sure he left an indelible mark on the world. He told his story in an accessible way to both young and old audiences and in a way that changed the world." -- Ronell Whitaker

Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of March - Penguin Random House Secondary Education By: Ronell Whitaker If you ask your students who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was, you can be confident that they will spit out facts about his involvement in the Montgomery bus boycotts, or how he was a civil rights leader. Some kids may even be familiar with his “I Have A Dream” speech or

Remember when you’re talking about book bans and curriculum challenges, this is where it all started:

The right-wing attack on public education began in one elite Illinois high school "I think it was the seeds of all this polarization taking hold."

10 years ago this week, Congressman Lewis, Nate, and I kicked off the Decatur Book Festival. I gave my portion of the talk on the history of the comic book “Martin Luther King & The Montgomery Story” and how we hoped to follow its example to bring the gospel of nonviolent civil disobedience to a new generation through MARCH. I truly believe we succeeded. But I grow more and more concerned with the redefining of protests as acts of terrorism and the use of state power to incarcerate those who choose to exercise their constitutional rights for the causes they hold most dear. There has never been a more important time for MARCH to be taught in America’s schools, but each week I hear more and more stories from teachers, librarians, and school administrators about the pernicious ways in which it is being removed. It seems the powers that be know it’s place in literary cannon and have resolved to find new ways to bury it. We have to keep fighting, keep pushing, and keep speaking out against those who wish to bury our history, for they are trying to rebuild that which John Lewis and his colleagues fought so long to defeat.

Photo by Debbie Yoder

10th Anniversary of "March" with Andrew Aydin Join us in conversation with Mr. Aydin about Mr. Lewis’s contribution to social justice and civil rights, his words at the March on Washington, and how the g...

Stoked to be speaking at Virginia Tech today. Looking forward to meeting students and discussing the challenges we face as creatives and leaders during these turbulent times.

The graphic novel as a nonviolent protest Finding a creative approach to telling the story of Congressman John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement, his aide came up with a novel approach — or rather a graphic novel. Andrew Aydin brings this story of non-violent advocacy and how it became a best seller to Virginia Tech.

I had a lot to say so it's a long interview but I think you'll enjoy it. Grateful for the opportunity to take a long look back on the last decade of March.

Andrew Aydin Celebrates March's 10th Anniversary In an exclusive interview with CBR, Andrew Aydin reflects on creating March with Congressman John Lewis on the book's 10th Anniversary.

SUNDAY AUGUST 13TH 1-4pm at POSMAN BOOKS in Ponce City Market in Atlanta -- Everyone is invited to join me for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of March Book One.

We're so excited to join Prince George's County Memorial Library System with co-author Andrew Aydin in Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of John Lewis’ "March" on August 15th!

📺: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zFAW1uT4Z1A

Some (increasingly rare) good news on the education front:

MARCH has been added to the Jersey City school system’s curriculum!

No controversy here: Jersey City ed board votes to expand curriculum with social justice, Black culture courses "The goal here is we want to create change agents. We want our students to be equipped not just for the now, but also for the future.”

I was deeply grateful to be invited this year to give one of the keynote speeches at the MLK Association of Buncombe County's annual MLK Prayer Breakfast, particularly because the other speaker was my good friend, Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely. Just found out our speeches have been made available to watch online. They're long, but if you need a little inspiration, take the time to watch.

The 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County invited the community to commemorate 42 years of Dr. King’s Dream and Legacy on Sa...

Excited to be coming back to Dragon Con!

Looking forward to seeing all of my friends and making some new ones along the way.

Andrew Aydin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award winner. Andrew is co-author with Rep. John Lewis of March and Run, co-writer of The March, VR experience for TIME Inc, and has written characters such as Captain America and Batman for Marvel and DC Comics. We can't wait to welcome back Andrew Aydin for !

After two years of prep work, my first new graphic memoir project is off to publishers.

No, it's not about John Lewis. I'm done with all that for now.

My new collaborators are truly special. I can't wait to introduce them to the world.

Ready to get to work after the legislative session ends.

I'm deeply moved to see, and I know Congressman Lewis would be too, that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty was sworn in on a copy of March yesterday. Moriarty has done important work spotlighting the injustice of racial profiling in her community and her choice to use March in this way is another demonstration of her commitment to the ideals of the beloved community.

Proud to find that Reader's Digest named March one of the greatest book series for teens of all time.

"...a modern classic and one of the most stunning young adult book series ever created..." -- Reader's Digest

25 All-Time Best Book Series for Teens Get sucked into new worlds with these standout book series for teens. (Yup, adults will definitely enjoy these YA book series too!)

Every time a new stamp would come out with someone he knew or someone he admired, he would buy sheets of them and give them to some of us. His favorite was the Romare Bearden stamps. I still have them all. I know he would love this. Can’t wait to buy some and give some away.

Late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis to be honored with postage stamp The U.S. Postal Service said it sought to celebrate Lewis' legacy, and his commitment to preserving civil rights.

More coverage of books like March, Maus, and others, being rejected from the Allegheny County Jail. The jail reached out to me to say that March and Run were not explicitly banned and are available for purchase digitally from the jail's preferred vendor. However, this coverage indicates that print copies of the books are still being rejected without clear reasons. I remain hopeful that the many activists and elected officials working to get books into this facility will find a solution.

After pushback, Allegheny County Jail makes some changes to their book policy Local activists and community members alleged that incarcerated people faced ongoing issues when trying to access reading materials at the Allegheny County Jail.

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Kicking off with the news that Allegheny County Jails in Pennsylvania banned March and Run from their facilities over the weekend.

Any book that teaches people honest history and demonstrates the power of disciplined, orderly, nonviolent civil disobedience is a threat to an oppressive status quo.
I know activists in the area are mounting a challenge to fight back but I ask that all of you please join us in speaking up and speaking out against these deplorable actions.

Prohibiting March and Run like this on this particular week of all weeks is a direct attack on all of us who care about what books people can read and the values we teach as a society.