Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987 and was the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. Andrew served as a judge for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 20.John Robert Lewis was the U.S. Andrew frequently lectures at schools, universities, conferences, and events as well as participating in reading programs with incarcerated youth. John Lewis in 2007 where Andrew served in several capacities including campaign communications director and digital director & policy advisor until Lewis' passing in 2020.Ī graduate of Trinity College in Hartford and Georgetown University in Washington, Andrew wrote his master’s thesis on the history and impact of Martin Luther King & The Montgomery Story. John Larson before joining the staff of Rep. Andrew served as special assistant to Connecticut Lt. March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation.Īndrew is creator and co-author of the graphic memoir series, March, which is the first comics work to ever win the National Book Award. His most recent work is a follow-up to March entitled Run: Book One.Īn Atlanta native, Andrew is a Turkish-American who was raised by a single mother.

Along with illustrator Nate Powell, Aydin and Lewis created March, a three-part graphic memoir series. Eventually Lewis decided to commit to Aydin's project, on the condition that Aydin write it with him. Aydin repeatedly suggested that Lewis himself write a comic book. While working on his 2008 reelection campaign, Congressman John Lewis told his telecommunications and technology policy aide, Andrew Aydin, about how he and other student activists drew inspiration from the 1958 comic book Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story. Click here to RSVP and receive the Zoom link > This virtual event will take place on Wednesday, Novemat 7:00 pm.

Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education for a unique opportunity to hear graphic novelist Andrew Aydin speak about his work on the March trilogy and his recently-published Run: Book One as well as his relationship working with the late Congressman John Lewis. 'First you March, then you Run.' - Andrew Aydin

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