Graphic Novels and Comic Books on Protest and Activism Part 1

Graphic novels and comic books have long carried lessons of inclusion, fighting for what's right, and compassion for others hidden within their pages, but the books listed below make a point of teaching history, social justice, and activism to their readers. Next week's resource will be more of the same! In keeping with the theme, the resources below are infographics related to activism, protest, and social justice. Scroll down to view the list of twelve graphic novels and comic books that feature protest, activism, or social justice.

Image Description: A child, pictured from the shoulders to the waist, holds a brightly colored comic book open. The child is wearing a teal and royal blue shirt and has light brown skin.

Credit: Dayvison Tadeu / Pexels

Graphic Novels and Comic Books on Protest and Activism

• Other Russias by Victoria Lomasko
• Constitution Illustrated by R. Sikoryak
• Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology edited by Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, Keith Chow, and Jerry Ma
• Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel by Cynthia Levinson & Sanford Levinson illustrated by Ally Shwed
• Incognegro: A Graphic Mystery by Mat Johnson, art by Warren Pleece, Lettering by Clem Robins
• Drawing the Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America by Tommy Jenkins, illustrated by Kati Lacker
• Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob
• This Is What Democracy Looks Like created by The Center for Cartoon Studies
• Bayou by Jeremy Love
• Act by Kayla Miller
• Americus by MK Reed, art by Jonathan Hill
• Colored: The Unsung Life of Claudette Colvin by Emilie Plateau

Sources

• 13 Fantastic Graphic Novels About Politics, Race, and Activism (Planet Janxatron): 13 Fantastic Graphic Novels About Politics, Race, and Activism – Planet Jinxatron
• We the People: Graphic Novels That Center Democracy, Voting Rights, and Political Activism (School Library Journal): We the People: Graphic Novels That Center Democracy, Voting Rights, and Political Activism | School Library Journal
• Against Tyranny: Two Stories Tolk in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On (New Lines Magazine): Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On - New Lines Magazine
• The Comic Book that Inspired Generations of Activists (The Drip): The Comic Book that Inspired Generations of Activists