White All Around
White All Around by Wilfrid Lupano, published by Europe Comics in 2021, is a graphic novel that explores the historical context of education and race in 19th-century America. Set in Canterbury, Connecticut, in 1832, the story revolves around a female boarding school that has gained local support until it announces plans to admit black students. This decision ignites controversy and hostility, challenging the very foundation of the school and the safety of its students.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into social topics and historical fiction, highlighting the struggles faced by those advocating for education and equality. The book presents a poignant examination of the societal attitudes toward race and education during a pivotal time in American history. With 145 pages of engaging illustrations and storytelling, this edition offers a thought-provoking look at the complexities of inclusion and acceptance in a society grappling with its values.
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Canterbury, Connecticut, 1832: a charming female boarding school has found success among the locals, with two dozen girls enrolled. Some in town question the purpose of educating young girls—but surely there’s no harm in trying? At least not until the Prudence Crandall School announces its plans to start accepting black students. Thirty years before the abolition of slavery in the United States, in the so-called “free” North, these students will be met by a wave of hostility that puts the future of the school in question, and their very lives in peril. Even in the land of the free, not all of America’s children are welcome.
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