Shueisha's Learning Manga "World Biographies NEXT" will release the second installment in the "Biographies x SDGs" series, "Rosa Parks," on Wednesday, June 26. Rosa Parks, a woman who fought against discrimination in America during the 1900s when racial discrimination was rampant, is featured in this first-ever biography manga that sheds light on her life.

Rosa, who was raised to take pride in her identity as a Black person, one day refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. This small yet life-threatening act of defiance moved people's hearts, leading to the bus boycott movement and expanding into the nationwide civil rights movement. The bus boycott was led by the then-young and unknown Reverend King. Rosa and her colleagues' dedicated efforts eventually resulted in the establishment of the Civil Rights Act, which banned racial discrimination. Rosa, who said, "You must never be afraid to take the first step to bring about change," demonstrated this through her courageous actions. Please take note of this book, which allows readers to enjoyably and easily learn about the life of Rosa Parks, America's beloved "civil rights hero."

Book Information

Title: Shueisha Learning Manga "World Biographies NEXT: Rosa Parks"
Manga: RICCA / Scenario: Takashi Hirumi / Supervision: Fumiko Sakashita (Professor at Sophia University)
Release Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Price: 1,210 yen (including 10% tax)
Format: Chrysanthemum hardcover
Pages: 128 pages
ISBN: 978-4-08-240088-0
Publisher: Shueisha

About the "Biographies x SDGs" Series

SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, are targets that the world aims to achieve. However, long before these goals were established, there were individuals who continually tackled issues like racial discrimination, environmental problems, poverty, and hunger. This biography manga series deepens the understanding of SDGs by exploring what concerns these individuals had and how they worked towards improvement throughout their lives.

About Shueisha's Learning Manga "World Biographies NEXT"

From classic line-ups to recent famous figures such as "Steve Jobs," "Umeko Tsuda," "Tetsu Nakamura," and "Murasaki Shikibu," this series covers a wide range of notable people, with total sales surpassing 4.7 million copies. With relatable characters and engaging stories, the series has gained overwhelming support, especially among elementary school students.

Source : PR TIMES