"March: Book One" is a graphic novel that depicts the early life of a key figure in the American civil rights movement. Raised in rural Alabama, he grows up inspired by the activism surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the words of Martin Luther King Jr., which sets him on the path of nonviolent protest. The novel highlights his commitment to the fight for equal rights and his journey from a young boy on a farm to one of the key figures in the civil rights movement.

This book offers a profound and personal reflection on the American civil rights movement and the author's experiences during this tumultuous period. Through a blend of essays and personal recollections, the work delves into the psychological and social impacts of racism, exploring the author's interactions with key figures of the era and his observations on the struggle for racial equality. The narrative weaves together personal experiences with broader social analysis, providing a deep and introspective look at the moral challenges faced by both individuals and society in confronting systemic injustice.

This graphic novel continues the memoir of a prominent civil rights leader, chronicling his commitment to nonviolent protest in the fight for racial equality in the United States. It delves into his personal experiences during the early 1960s, including his participation in the Freedom Rides, the historic 1963 March on Washington, and his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The narrative captures the intensity of the movement, the confrontations with segregationist forces, and the internal struggles within the civil rights organizations, all set against the backdrop of the growing civil rights movement and the push for legislation that would eventually lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.