I Am Gandhi: A Graphic Biography of a Hero (Ordinary People Change the World)

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Twenty-five exceptional comic book creators sign up for forces to share the heroic story of Gandhi in this inspiring graphic novel biography.

As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He used his methods in South Africa and India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed the lives of millions and inspired civil rights movements all over the place the world, proving that the smallest of us may also be the most powerful.

Galvanized by Gandhi’s example of gentle, peaceful activism, New York Times bestselling creator Brad Meltzer asked his friends in the comic book world to assist him make a difference by creating this philanthropic graphic novel. Twenty-four illustrators–including among the most acclaimed artists in comics nowadays–enthusiastically joined the project, agreeing to donate their work in order that their royalties can go to Seeds of Peace, a non-profit organization that inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders. This ordinary biography is a glorious team effort that in point of fact exemplifies Gandhi’s selflessness and love for humanity.

The illustrators included are: Art Adams, John Cassaday, Amanda Connor, Carlos D’Anda, Michael Gaydos, Gene Ha, Stephanie Hans, Bryan Hitch, Phil Jimenez, Siddharth Kotian, David LaFuente, David Mack, Alex Maleev, Francis Manapul, David Marquez, Steve McNiven, Rags Morales, Saumin Patel, Nate Powell, Stephane Roux, Marco Rudy, Kamome Shirahama, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Abhishek Singh.

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