Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel. William Brangham (@WmBrangham) discussed “Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene” with Andrew Aydin for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Has the media failed Appalachia? Yes, for a long, long time... From my interview on PBS NewsHour

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, no one asked who you voted for, people only asked how they could help. Maybe the lessons of the storm can become a guide for us all. From my interview on @newshour #hurricanehelene #appalachia #appalachiacomics #wnc

Trails remain closed, bridges are still missing and businesses continue to feel the effects as some of WNC’s greatest assets face the long recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.

Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium. to.pbs.org/3V1IzV7

How a comic book can help #WNC continue to heal nearly two years after Helene. Check out my chat with @andrewaydin youtube.com/watch?v=ITzcrd7b…

Despite the horrors of the flooding, the landslides, the downed trees and power lines, something special happened in the aftermath--people connected and cared for one another in a way all too often missing in our society today. From 'ISLANDS IN THE SKY'

Hey gang! If you heard me talking on @NPR yesterday about a systematic and deliberate effort to engage in manipulation through misinformation around Hurricane Helene, welp -- here you go ⬇️⬇️

NPR fans, catch me & my pal @andrewaydin live on 1A today at 10 eastern. We'll be talking about Andrew's graphic novel, "Islands in the Sky: a People's History of Hurricane Helene" and WNC's recovery status nearly two years on ... npr.org/podcasts/510316/1a

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SALVATION SOUTH: "Andrew Aydin's 'Islands in the Sky' -- Part Record, Part Resistance, Part Recovery" salvationsouth.com/andrew-ay…

At Comic Con on a panel I got a question about the state of book bans in America. I don’t believe book bans are the biggest problem right now and the term itself is outdated. Here’s why. #comiccon #bookbans #education #publishing

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Meet Andrew Aydin, co-author of "March," the award-winning graphic novel about Congressman John Lewis's life and the fight for civil rights. 📍Headquarters Library | Barrett Room 📅6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ASL interpreters will be present

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The Appalachia Comics Project shop is up and running. First Editions of 'Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene' are available along with other comic goodies. Merch coming soon. Check it out: appalachia-comics.myshopify.…

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The great chef Jose Andrés himself makes an appearance in taste of Justice! This was a pretty fun collab.