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Derf Backderf's 'Kent State' Graphic Novel Draws Praise

Original: “Kent State” by Derf Backderf (2020). Stark, well-formed tale based on apparently rigorous archival research. Foreground

Readers are discussing Derf Backderf's 2020 graphic novel 'Kent State', which recounts the 1970 shootings of student protesters by the Ohio National Guard. Praise centres on its stark, well-crafted storytelling and rigorous archival research. The book foregrounds the diverse students who came under fire and examines the siege mentality of the military and university administration, along with inadequate preparation before the tragedy.

Why now: The book is being recommended for its careful, researched retelling of the 1970 Kent State shootings.

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• “Kent State” by Derf Backderf (2020). Stark, well-formed tale based on apparently rigorous archival research. Foregrounds the diverse students who found themselves under fire, the siege mentality of the military and university administration, and the inadequate preparation and… · aarbrk@mstdn.mx · 7

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