Author(s): James Buckley Jr.; Cassie Anderson (Illustrator)

Graphic Non-fiction | Teenage/Young Adult Non-fiction | Autobiography | Biography

Mahatma Gandhi inspired a nation and generations of social reformers with his emphasis on kindness and nonviolence--discover how one man changed the lives of millions in this illustrated and kid-friendly biography.   This biography of Mahatma Gandhi is presented in a graphic novel format, making it accessible and entertaining for readers across a range of age groups. After being named president of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi was instrumental in gaining India's independence from Great Britain by using nonviolent resistance--and in the process he inspired generations of civil rights leaders with his example. Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester recounts this humble leader's story, from his youth in western India through his years as a lawyer and political activist who practiced kindness and empathy toward everyone.