Home of the Brave

The first-ever graphic novel from the acclaimed nonprofit StoryCorps, showcasing history and diversity of America. Listen. Honor. Share. In this graphic novel collection illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — readers get a glimpse at the breadth of the American experience over the past century. Each person has their own family stories, their own lived experiences, and their own personal history. In fourteen stories spanning the past one hundred years of American history, readers will experience the diversity and depth of the people who make up this nation. In addition to an intro by acclaimed and award-winning novelist Jason Reynolds, who was once a StoryCorps facilitator, this graphic novel features: "Labor of Love" by Mary Othella Burnette "Hard Times" by Virginia Hill Fairbrother "The Room" by Debra Fischer "Lessons from My Father" by William "Lynn" Weaver "A Place in the World" by Storm Reyes "The Busboy" by Juan Romero "A Giant" by Colleen and Meaghan Starkloff "Crossing" by Blanca and Connie Alvarez "My Aunties" by Stefan Lynch "Eyes on the Stars" by Carl McNair "Last Sight" by Allen Hoe "September 12th" by Vaugh Allex "Father and Son" by Aidan and Albert Sykes "Like Me" by Gabe and Chris Lopez