Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared

In 2017, First Second published Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared, a single-issue graphic novel by writer Alison Wilgus and artist Molly Brooks. This nonfiction comic brings the Wright brothers' journey to life with clear, engaging storytelling and dynamic artwork, making their landmark achievement in aviation accessible to a new generation of readers. It stands as a concise, well-crafted example of the educational power of the graphic novel format.