How Suitable is Verissimus for Children?

What's in the book and how to decide if it's appropriate reading

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Nov 10, 2022

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Our graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, was written for adults but an increasing number of people have told me their children have been reading it. They told me that their kids saw the cover, were intrigued by the artwork, and “stole” their copy. Some teachers have also approached me, interested in purchasing copies for…

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A guest post by

Kasey Pierce

Editor of 365 Ways to Be More Stoic, coauthor of The Stoicism Workbook and the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap: A Guide to Overcoming Codependency, Compulsive Helping in Relationships and People-Pleasing (New Harbinger, 2026)