American Graphic

Series · 5 books · 2011-2012

By Tammy Enz, Michele Melcher, Rusty Zimmerman, and more

Books in series

ELVIS

A Graphic Novel

2011

Elvis Presley was the King of Rock n Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into an embarrassing string of bad movies in the 1960s. Could Elvis kick-start his career and reconnect with his audience? Join him on his 68 Comeback Special and witness the King rise again.

Jay-Z

Hip Hop Icon

2012

"In graphic novel format, describes the life of Jay-Z focusing on his music career and business success"—Provided by publisher.

King of Pop

The Story of Michael Jackson

2012

In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an international pop icon. Follow Michael’s journey growing up in the tumultuous music industry. Watch him strive for greatness and witness the legacy he has left on the world.

#10

Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain

The Story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce

2011

Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the U.S. Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief Joseph tried to do what was best for his people. Join him as he leads his people over vast plains and rugged mountains on the run from the U.S. army.

#11

X

A Biography of Malcolm X

2011

Someone was trying to kill Malcolm X, and he knew who it was. From his troubled youth to his days as spokesman for the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X had much to say about race and civil rights. But when he split with the Nation of Islam, the charismatic black leader made one powerful enemy. Join him on his life-altering pilgrimage to Mecca where he discovers the power of brotherhood and the cost of racial divides.

Authors

I write. I teach. I teach writing. I write about teaching. I read about writing and write about reading and teach about both when not dealing with the paperwork being a high school educator demands in our current political clime. I'm National Board Certified in my discipline (English). I've won awards, published constantly since 1989, and just wrapped up a two-year tenure as the editor and designer of Pine Whispers (the newsletter for the North Carolina Poetry Society). I make time for reflection, which comes in handy with all of the hats I wear. I also buy, sell and collect pop culture items ... from books and comics, to lunch boxes and action figures. And if you've read this far, please accept my humble thanks.

Jessica S. Gunderson

Author · 42 books