Wow. 28 creators/collaborators listed in the back, and only 3 of them are female. I liked the book, but that ratio is terribly didappointing in this day and age, especially in a book for kids/teens. Way to reinforce the "only guys can make/read comics" message.

Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher at ALA Midwinter 2018. ( )

I received an Advanced Reading Copy as a freebie from a conference.

I thought this graphic novel was good, but the one thing that prevented it from being great is the little kid that pops up randomly and yells, “TRUTH FORCE!!” I absolutely hated it when that happened. It tore away my immersion in the story every time. The comic is marketed towards teens, but the “Truth Force” kid made it seem more like it should be geared towards five-year olds.

I thought the contributions of all the different illustrators was really neat! It seems like a lot of careful thought was put into what art style would portray which part of Ghandi’s life, and it came across really well.

In terms of the story, I think it was great. It was really immersive (if you don’t count the “Truth Force” kid), and I actually wish it was a little longer. I really loved the added photos and timeline at the end - they remind the reader that this was a real person, and it compels the reader to try to learn more. ( )

Gandhi was an inspirational man that helped the Indian people gain freedom from the government. For many years, the Indian people were treated so unfair and unjust. He was one of the mistreated Indian people, but not only from government but from his own people too. He was a shy kid, who was always made fun of for being different. He loved to read books; in one of the books he was reading he found an inspirational character, Shravan Kumar. What Gandhi got out of his story was basically in life he wanted to help anyone that needed help no matter the circumstance and that is just what he did. He lead the Indian people to freedom from the British rule, but in the most peaceful way possible. He stopped injustice and mistreatment in South Africa and in his home country India. He wasn't the biggest man, but he is one of the most powerful and inspirational men of all time. He helped many people and set a path for civil rights movements all over the world. ( )

A graphic novel version of the author's "I Am..." series, we take a look at the great Gandhi's life and times complete with brilliantly illustrated artwork to capture the heart and mind. His "war" against injustice carried out through non-violent means was truly inspired, as was the helping hand he willingly extended to those in need.


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I've read a few Children's Non-Fiction books on this particular gentleman, and while most specifically focus on his AMAZING walk to the sea (peaceful salt protest...read up on it!), this one presented a more well-rounded picture of his life and times, yet kept it accessible for the target audience. I mean, yes...he was a man who sought peace over violence, but did you know that as a boy, we studied in London? Did you know his course of study was the Law? Did you know that he actually took a case to trial (though he didn't finish it)? Betcha didn't...but now you DO and that is only the top of the iceberg in this amazing little book that will not only educate but inspire...and couldn't we all use a little more peace-not-violence talk about now?

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