Crossing Lines
Comics about Human Migration

Edited by Sarah Leavitt,Antje Ellermann,Mireille Paquet,Frederik Byrn Køhlert

ISBN13: 9781487531577

Imprint: University of Toronto Press

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 28/10/2025

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Description
Across Europe and North America, far-right parties have strategically framed immigration as a threat to national identity and security, capitalizing on public anxieties around cultural change and economic pressure. Part of the groundbreaking ethnoGRAPHIC series, Crossing Lines is a graphic anthology about human migration that challenges the rise of anti-immigrant populism. Research shows that it is difficult to counter these “us-versus-them” narratives with evidence alone. Blending visual and textual storytelling, this collection moves beyond traditional forms of communication to engage readers emotionally with the complex realities of migration. Emerging out of a workshop held at the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Migration Studies in 2022, this graphic anthology features eight powerful narratives, collaboratively created by migration scholars and comics artists. Crossing Lines considers the personal and social impacts of migration, offering nuanced perspectives accessible to a wide audience. Each comic is paired with discussion questions and annotated further readings to encourage dialogue and understanding in the face of polarizing public discourse. Crossing Lines is a timely and indispensable resource for scholars, educators, and readers seeking to better understand migration in today’s globalized world.
Introduction by the Editors 1. To/From Kathleen Gros (artist), Erin Goheen Glanville, Biz Nijdam, and Sofiyah Saleh 2. Crossing Lines Jonathon Dalton (artist), Alexia Bloch, Benjamin Goold, Sara Ania Pustół, and Sara Sehic 3. Migratory Birds Doug Savage (artist), Chandima Silva, Gabriele Dumpys Woolever, Miu Chung Yan, and Ayaka Yoshimizu 4. Greener Grass? Hannah Myers (artist), Maria Cervantes, Suzanne Huot, and Hongxia Shan 5. In Search of Bruce Lee Emily Chou (artist), Mahashewta Bhattacharya, Ishita Tiwary, and Gaoheng Zhang 6. The Waiting Room Scarlet Wings Kaili (artist), Nancy Clark, Mariève Deschamp-Band, Ibukun Kayode, and Daniel Smyth 7. Butterfly Jess Pollard (artist), Benjamin Bryce, Neda Maghbouleh, Gada Mahrouse, and Tori Yang 8. Belonging Alyssa Hirose (artist), Leonora C. Angeles, Natasha Damiano, Markus Hallensleben, and Sean Lauer
  • Graphic novels
  • Society & culture: general
  • Sociology
  • Age groups: adults
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Height:229
Width:152
Spine:25
Weight:1.00
List Price: £17.99