John lewis, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. We highlight it here as it sensitively documents americans struggle for equal rights and civil liberties, and because this awardwinning graphic novel is an excellent book to read, learn, and discuss for black history month. Congressman john lewis should finally focus on the burning and crime infested innercities of the u. As someone who grew up hearing but went deaf myself during. There are others who believe he only entered politics so he could sell more copies of his books.
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