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Eli Whitney and the cotton gin

2007
Presents a brief biography of inventor Eli Whitney in graphic novel format, and examines the effects his cotton gin had on the economy of the South during the nineteenth century.

Smile

2010
The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Yummy

the last days of a Southside shorty
2010
A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, an eleven-year old African American gang member from Chicago who went on the run after shooting a young girl and was later found dead, shot by members of his own gang.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

women's rights pioneer
2006
Presents a graphic novel that describes the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, focusing primarily on her work for women's rights, particularly the right to vote.

Clara Barton

angel of the battlefield
2006
Presents a graphic novel that describes the life of Clara Barton, focusing primarily on her work as a nurse during and after the Civil War and her efforts on behalf of the Red Cross.

Muhammad Ali

the life of a boxing hero
2007
Presents a brief profile of former heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali in graphic comic format along with a short history of the sport of boxing.

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

2005
Presents a comic book version of the story of Harriet Tubman, a woman born into slavery who escaped and then risked her freedom to help others along the Underground Railroad.

Booker T. Washington

great American educator
2006
Presents a short biography of American educator Booker T. Washington written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his accomplishments in the promotion of education for all African-Americans.

Steve Jobs

genius by design
2012
A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of Steve Jobs, focusing primarily on his work with the Apple computer and the other technological innovations Jobs was associated with during his lifetime.

Best shot in the West

the adventures of Nat Love
2012
A graphic novel portrayal of the life of African-American cowboy Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick.

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