The Gettysburg Address
This gripping graphic adaptation unpacks Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address with raw visuals, real voices, and historical clarity—connecting past to present in a way no textbook ever could.
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The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation
The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation is a history resource for middle and high school students that uses a graphic format to break down Lincoln’s speech and the events surrounding it.Students who benefit from seeing ideas laid out visually will find this easier to follow than dense text. The book moves through the causes and consequences of the Civil War, connecting Lincoln’s words to the realities that shaped them.
The speech itself is divided into smaller sections and paired with illustrations and explanations that show what each part refers to—slavery, the war, and the political tensions behind it. This helps students understand not just what was said, but why it mattered.
Firsthand accounts from enslaved people, soldiers, families, and political leaders are woven throughout, giving students multiple perspectives on the conflict. These voices add context that a single narrative often misses. The format makes it easier for students to follow complex ideas, such as federal power and national division, without losing the thread. Award-worthy in both substance and design, this adaptation makes Lincoln’s words hit harder than a history lecture ever could.
Note: There is mild language on page 7.
How to use The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation
- Start by having your student read through the book. Some will move through it quickly in one sitting, while others benefit from working in smaller sections.
- If needed, break the reading into short portions—about 6–7 pages at a time—to keep the ideas clear and manageable.
- Pause occasionally to talk through what's being shown. The visuals and excerpts are designed to explain the speech, so a brief conversation can help connect the ideas to the events that underlie them.
- Encourage your student to notice the different perspectives included—soldiers, families, political leaders—and how those voices shape the overall understanding of the Civil War.
- This works well as a focused addition to a history study, especially when you want your student to understand not just the speech itself, but the context surrounding it.
- Page 7 includes mild language; you may want to edit it depending on your family's preferences.
Authors: Jonathan Hennessey, Aaron McConnell
Age Recommendation: 12+
Grade Recommendation: 7th+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Pages: 224
Size: 6.22" x 8.8" x .54
Weight: 1.06 lb. ISBN: 9780061969768
Format: Trade Paperback
Copyright: June 25, 2013
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Because of the occasional use of strong language and the nature of the topic, we suggest using The Gettysburg Address with children twelve and older.
6.22" x 8.8". It has 224 pages.
Most children, from the reluctant, faltering reader to the brilliant but easily bored adolescent, will find graphic novels intriguing. A 2006 study found that the amount of reading children did for fun decreased from when they were eight through their teens. Graphic books can re-engage them in the delights of reading for leisure and learning. Here's an article we wrote with more considerations on Why Graphic Novels.
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