Andrew Aydin
| Andrew Aydin | |
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 Aydin at a book signing for March: Book One at Midtown Comics in Manhattan. | |
| Born |
August 25, 1983 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Political aide, Graphic novelist |
Andrew Aydin (born August 25, 1983) is an American politician and award-winning comics writer, known as the telecommunications and technology policy aide to Georgia congressman John Lewis, and co-author, with Lewis, of Lewis' #1 New York Times bestselling[1] autobiographical graphic novel trilogy March—with Representative John Lewis, which debuted in 2013 by Top Shelf Productions.
Early life
Aydin was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College and a Master of Arts in public policy from Georgetown University.
Career
Andrew Aydin is currently an aide to Representative Lewis handling Telecommunications and Technology policy and new media. Previously, he served as Communications Director and Press Secretary during Rep. Lewis' 2008 and 2010 re-election campaigns. Prior to joining Rep. Lewis' staff, Andrew served as District Aide to Representative John B. Larson (D-CT) and as Special Assistant to Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Kevin Sullivan.
Awards and honors
Aydin is the recipient of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor,[2] the 2013 Gem Award (Independent Graphic Novel of the Year)[3] and the 2014 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens.[4]
In March 2014 Aydin and co-authors received a Special Recognition award at the 2014 Robert F. Kennedy Book Awards.[5]
References
- ↑ "Best Sellers - The New York Times". Retrieved February 8, 2014.
- ↑ "The Coretta Scott King Book Awards". Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Diamond Comics Distributors Award Winners Announced".
- ↑ "Great Graphic Novels 2014". YALSA. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ↑ "March: Book One wins Robert F. Kennedy Book Award -- Special Recognition!". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
External links
Media related to Andrew Aydin at Wikimedia Commons