This marks the first time a comic or graphic novel has won the prestigious literary award.
We were told that libraries were for whites only and not for coloreds.
To come here and receive this award, this honor, is too much.
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Aydin also commented on the importance of Wednesday nights win: There are two important lessons from this.
One, is the story of the movement be told.
We all must know it if we are to understand the politics of today.
And to let the prejudice against comic books be buried once and for all.
you’re able to watch Lewis and Aydins speeches above.
