An anthology of illustrated narratives about the prison and the lives it changed forever.
In January 2002, the United States sent a group of Muslim men they suspected of terrorism to a prison in Guantánamo Bay. They were the first of roughly 780 prisoners who would be held there—and 40 inmates still remain. Eighteen years later, very few of them have been ever charged with a crime.
In Guantánamo Voices, journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of diverse, talented graphic novel artists tell the stories of ten people whose lives have been shaped and affected by the prison, including former prisoners, lawyers, social workers, and service members. This collection of illustrated interviews explores the history of Guantánamo and the world post-9/11, presenting this complicated partisan issue through a new lens.
“A Note on Language.” Introduction. Map. Guantánamo facts. Time line. Art from Abu Zubaydah. “How This Book Was Made,” with several color photographs. Illustrator biographies. Sources. “About the cover.” Full-color illustrations.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Graphic Novels, Narrative Nonfiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey 355.1
Title alpha Guantanamo Voices: An Anthology: True Accounts from the World's Most Famous Prison
Level Biography High Plus
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Prisoners of war. Cuba. Guantánamo Bay Naval Base. Interviews. War on Terrorism, 2001–2009. Journalism. Point of view. Prisoners. Lawyers. Social workers. Military service members. Twenty-first century US history.
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-09-07
JLG Release Date Mar 2021
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Biography High Plus
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
Crime: Punishment/Execution,Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Discrimination: Religious,Discrimination: Sexism,Discrimination: Sexuality,Language: Moderate Language,Sexual Content: Contact Between Adult and Minor,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Suicide,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War