Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

"Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation" brings Octavia E. Butler's critically acclaimed science fiction novel to vivid life through the stunning artwork of Damian Duffy and John Jennings. Published on January 10, 2017, this adaptation has not only become a #1 New York Times bestseller but also clinched the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium. Set against the harrowing backdrop of pre-Civil War America, the story follows Dana, a young Black woman from 1970s California, who finds herself repeatedly transported back in time to an antebellum Southern plantation. There, she encounters Rufus, a conflicted white slave owner and one of her ancestors, alongside the enslaved people bound to him. This graphic novel explores the deep scars left by slavery and its enduring impact on both racial justice and gender equality. Ideal for high school readers, "Kindred" challenges us to confront our past to understand our present, making it a pivotal resource for discussions on social justice.