Description: Cartoonists Against Racism uncovers the secret campaign to create anti-racist comics and cartoons to flood America's newspapers, classrooms, and union halls. Meet the artists and the work that was their ammunition in the battle for America's soul. The book showcases impactful anti-racism artwork from the era's preeminent cartoonists, including multiple Pulitzer Prize winners Bill Mauldin and Vaughn Shoemaker.
Review Quotes: "An essential collection reminding readers of the historical tradition--and responsibility--of comics creators using their voices to push back against oppression drawing power against power."--Nate Powell (March)
"Cartoonists Against Racism is a magnificent illustrated revelation, in which the battle against antisemitism joins anti-racism in an impressive campaign to realize America's democratic ideals."--Professor Marc L. Dollinger, Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University "In Cartoonists Against Racism, Rafael Medoff and Craig Yoe tell the fascinating story of cartoonists and comics creators who fought against the tides of racism and antisemitism. This history is all too relevant to our world today."--Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee) "In a time when divisive rhetoric often dominates public discourse, 'Cartoonists Against Racism' serves as a poignant reminder that art and creativity can be formidable weapons against hate."--Daniel Burns (August Tales)