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Book Synopsis: From Nate Powell, the National Book Award–winning artist of the March trilogy, a collection of graphic nonfiction essays about living in a new era of necessary protest. In seven interwoven comics essays, author and graphic novelist Nate Powell addresses living in an era of what he calls “necessary protest.” Save It for Later: Promises, Parenthood, and the Urgency of Protest is Powell’s reflection on witnessing the collapse of discourse in real time while drawing the award-winning trilogy March, written by Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, this generation’s preeminent historical account of nonviolent revolution in the civil rights movement. Powell highlights both the danger of normalized paramilitary presence symbols in consumer pop culture and the roles we play individually as we interact with our communities, families, and society at large.
Each essay tracks Powell’s journey from the night of the 2016 presidential election—promising his four-year-old daughter that Trump will never win—to the reality of the authoritarian presidency, protesting the administration’s policies, and navigating the complications of teaching his children how to raise their own voices in a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous and more and more polarized. While six of the seven essays are original to his collection, Powell has also included “About Face,” a comics essay first published by Popula Online that swiftly went viral and inspired him to expand his work on Save It for Later. The seventh and final essay contextualizes the myriad events of 2020 with the previous four years—from the COVID-19 pandemic to global protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder to the 2020 presidential election itself—highlighting both the consistencies and inversions of widely shared experiences and observations amidst a massive social upheaval.
As Powell moves between subjective and objective experiences raising his children—depicted in their childhood innocence as imaginary anthropomorphic animals—he reveals the electrifying sense of trust and connection with neighbors and strangers in protest. He also explores how to equip young people with tools to best make their own noise as they grow up and help shape the direction and future of this country.
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Experience the power of necessary protest with Save It for Later: Promises, Parenthood, and the Urgency of Protest, the captivating collection of graphic nonfiction essays by Nate Powell, the National Book Award-winning artist of the March trilogy. In this thought-provoking book, Powell reflects on the collapse of discourse in our society and delves into the dangers of normalized symbols of paramilitary presence in consumer pop culture. Through seven interwoven comics essays, he takes you on a journey from the fateful night of the 2016 presidential election to the present day, highlighting the realities of the authoritarian presidency and the urgency of raising our voices.
What sets Save It for Later apart is its ability to connect deeply with readers by exploring our roles and responsibilities as individuals within our communities, families, and society. Powell's narratives touch on navigating the complexities of teaching our children how to speak up in an increasingly dangerous and polarized world. You will be moved by his personal experiences and the electrifying sense of trust and connection with neighbors and strangers that arise during protests.
Throughout the book, Powell expertly combines subjective and objective experiences, using imaginative anthropomorphic animal characters to depict his children's innocent perspectives. This artistic choice, combined with Powell's poignant storytelling, creates a moving and relatable portrayal of parenthood and the struggle to equip young people with the tools they need to shape the future of our country.
Save It for Later also includes the viral comics essay "About Face," which expands on the theme of the book and contextualizes the events of 2020, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global protests following George Floyd's murder, and the consequential presidential election. Powell's deep insights into these consistent and transformative experiences will make you question the world around you and inspire you to take action.
Don't miss out on this essential read that tackles profound societal issues with stunning artwork and compelling storytelling. Join the movement and learn how you can make a difference. Order your copy of Save It for Later: Promises, Parenthood, and the Urgency of Protest today.
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