Graphic Novel
Overview
Under One Flag
Oral Histories
For Educators
Graphic Novel
In the Shadow of Giants is an upcoming graphic novel commissioned by the Duty To Country project to engage the next generation of Americans in this rich history. This work of historical fiction tells the story of a young Filipino American who discovers that her grandmother lived a secret life as a Guerrilla during World War II. It recounts her life during the Japanese Occupation and the lasting impact of the war and its aftermath on Filipino Americans today.
Written by Duty to Country producer Matthew Fisher and illustrated by Under One Flag artist Aria Villafranca, the story is inspired by the real-world experiences of veterans and their descendants as captured through the Duty To Country oral history project. In the Shadow of Giants was released in October 2023.
Overview
Under One Flag
Oral Histories
For Educators