Reading About History While Living Through History
The article discusses the relevance of historical graphic novels in understanding current events. It highlights the connections between past protests and contemporary conflicts, emphasizing the importance of works like 'We Are Pan' by Andre Frattino. The graphic novel explores the experiences of Cuban children during Operation Pedro Pan, reflecting on the impact of historical events on present-day issues.
- ▪The article emphasizes the connection between historical events and current conflicts.
- ▪It mentions the significance of graphic novels like 'Persepolis' and 'A Game for Swallows' in understanding past struggles.
- ▪'We Are Pan' tells the story of Operation Pedro Pan, focusing on the experiences of Cuban children affected by Fidel Castro's regime.
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| Original publisher | Book Riot |
| Canonical URL | https://bookriot.com/interview-with-andre-frattino/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 10:03:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T10:07:58.288Z |
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Comics/Graphic Novels Reading About History While Living Through History Graphic novel WE ARE PAN by Andre Frattino shows just how closely tied past Eileen Gonzalez May 27, 2026 <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/94264c2a984e165fcd5e2cfd258fd05d?s=160&d=blank&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/94264c2a984e165fcd5e2cfd258fd05d?s=320&d=blank&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-160 photo' height='160' width='160' decoding='async'/> Eileen Gonzalez Contributing Editor Eileen will read almost any comic book and/or work of historical nonfiction you throw at her.
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