Jason Rodriguez is a writer and editor, whose books have been nominated for an Eisner Award and 8 Harvey Awards. Colonial Comics represents Jason Rodriguez's most ambitious project to date. Jason lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and their two dogs, four cats, and a parrot. You can usually find him on a street corner, staring out into the future. For more on Jason's current and future projects, visit his website at jasonrodriguez.com.
Colonial Comics is a graphic novel collection of 20 stories focusing on the colonial period from 1620 through 1750 in New England. Stories about Puritans and free thinkers, Pequots and Jewish settlers, female business owners and dedicated school teachers, whales and livestock, slavery and frontiers, and many other aspects of colonial life.
Uncover the Unsung Stories of Colonial New England.
Colonial Comics: New England, 1750–1775 expands the frame of this important period of American history, bringing to life unconventional characters and lesser-known events.
Explore the era through the eyes of gravedigging medical students, counterfeiters, female playwrights, instigators of civil disobedience, newspaper editors, and more. Discover the social and political unrest that fueled the American Revolution, and gain a fresh perspective on this pivotal time. Perfect for young adults interested in history and comics.