ACTION PRESIDENTS
by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
HarperCollins, 2020
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Real History! Fake Jokes! Action Presidents is a four volume middle-grade graphic novel biographies of some of the United States's greatest leaders.
As described by our publisher: “Historically accurate and highly entertaining, Action Presidents’ bold and hilarious comic style will keep curious readers learning until the last page.”
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Behind the scenes of Action Presidents.
WINNER: Theodore Roosevelt Association Children’s Book Award, 2021
FINALIST: Excellence in Graphic Literature Award (Middle Grade Nonfiction)
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Praise for ACTION PRESIDENTS:
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“A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” -School Library Journal.
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“Sheer joy,” -Booklist (starred review).
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“[The authors] aim to contextualize historical figures who are often blindly lionized …a goal that comes through clearly amid a flurry of gags and jokes.” -Publisher's Weekly
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“…sharply written history of America's first President, with hilarious artwork always keeping things lively - it's highly recommended.” -Comic Book Resources​
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Excerpts from Action Presidents - George Washington:
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Excerpts from Action Presidents - Abraham Lincoln:
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Excerpts from Action Presidents - Theodore Roosevelt:
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