20. Gord Hill: The Antifa Comic Book

First published in 2018, Gord Hill‘s The Antifa Comic Book is an essential graphic novel for any young citizen’s shelf, acclaimed for its searing imagery documenting the history of fascism and anti-fascist movements. In the years since, this work has only grown in alarming relevance, as far-right movements gain traction around the world. Hill returns with a revised and expanded edition that draws attention to recent fascist activity, and the important work being done to combat it. He’ll speak candidly with teens about the power of protest and what we can all do to resist facism, as well. Moderated by Christina Barber. Grades 8–12.

Themes: Graphic novel, Indigenous, fascism, social justice, activism
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies 8-10, Explorations in Social Studies 11, 20th Century World History 12, Political Studies 12, Social Justice 12

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Christina Barber

CHRISTINA BARBER is a Vancouver-based writer, playwright, dramaturg, sculptural artist, photographer, and educator. Her writing has appeared in Marrow Magazine, The Whimsical Poet, and City Poems 2022-2024: A project of Vancouver’s poet laureate. She was most recently named featured artist for her photography in Marrow Magazine’s 14th issue. She is a regular contributor to The Miramichi Reader and The Seaboard Review. In 2025 she adjudicated the Chocolate Lily Book Awards.

Gord Hill

GORD HILL (he/him) is an author and illustrator whose previous books include The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book and The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book. He is a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, whose territory is located on northern Vancouver Island and adjacent mainland in the province of "British Columbia." He has been involved in Indigenous people's and anti-globalization movements since 1990.