Jason Douglas on Jane American: Family History, Courage, and a Ringo Award-Winning Graphic Novel

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What happens when a family story becomes an award-winning graphic novel? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , host Annisha Jeffries talks with Ringo Award-winning author and educator Jason Douglas about Jane American , a powerful coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by his grandmother's life in Southeast Michigan during and after World War II. Together they discuss family history, identity, belonging, resilience, and why the struggles young people face today aren't so different from those faced generations ago. Jason also shares how 26 years as a public-school teacher shaped his storytelling and why graphic novels can be such powerful tools for literacy and learning. Perfect for…