{"product_id":"9781250211613","title":"Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cynthia Levinson, Sanford Levinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest volume in our World Citizen Comics graphic novel series, \u003ci\u003eFault Lines in the Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e teaches readers how this founding document continues to shape modern American society.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1787, after 116 days of heated debates and bitter arguments, the United States Constitution was created. This imperfect document set forth America’s guiding principles, but it would also introduce some of today's most contentious political issues—from gerrymandering, to the Electoral College, to presidential impeachment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith colorful art, compelling discourse, and true stories from America's past and present, \u003ci\u003eFault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on how today's political struggles have their origins in the decisions of our Founding Fathers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren’s book author Cynthia Levinson, constitutional law scholar Sanford Levinson, and artist Ally Shwed deftly illustrate how contemporary problems arose from this founding document—and then they offer possible solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Levinsons create an approachable mix of anecdotes, comparisons with governments from around the world, and a fanciful imagining of the Framers frustratedly yelling and throwing their hands in the air. This tone, plus Shwed’s intentionally limited color palette of mostly red, white, blue, black, and gold, calls to mind Schoolhouse Rock animations...\"\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book — succinct, powerful, playful, provocative — tracks the evolution of the Constitution.\" \u003ci\u003e—The Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A provocative illumination of the nooks and crannies of a document that citizens have come to take for granted.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250211613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40716018385102,"sku":"9781250211613","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250211613","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}