Power in the Panels: The Comics of Nate Powell

Spend the evening with award-winning artist and author Nate Powell, whose works include the graphic memoir of Civil Rights icon John Lewis’ ‘March’ trilogy and its follow-up ‘Run’, along with comics adaptations of James Loewen’s ‘Lies My Teacher Told Me’. Learn more about the genius behind his recognizable signature black and white line art. Discover the process in illustrating many of Powell’s works, and the memories of Congressman John Lewis and key figures and moments of the Civil Rights movement, and the research necessary to illustrate that power, panel by panel.

Autographs to follow. A variety of Powell’s works will be available for purchase in the Basile History Market in store and online.

Support provided by the Black Caucus American Library Association Inc. and the Minority Artist Program for Success.

Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing comics as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes the graphic essay and memoir ‘Save It For Later’, Ozark horror tale ‘Come Again’, Civil Rights icon Lewis’ ‘March’ trilogy and its follow-up ‘Run’, comic essay ‘About Face’, and graphic novels ‘Two Dead’, ‘Any Empire’, and ‘Swallow Me Whole’. His newest graphic novels, ‘Fall Through’, and comics adaptation of James Loewen’s influential ‘Lies My Teacher Told Me’ were released early 2024. Powell’s work has also received a Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, four Eisner Awards, two Ignatz Awards, multiple ALA and YALSA distinctions, and the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award. He has discussed his work at the United Nations, as well as on MSNBC’s ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’, CNN, PBS, and Free Speech TV.

IHS Members $8, Youth $5. Guests $10, Youth $7. A credit/debit card is required to purchase tickets at the door – no cash will be accepted.