A propulsive telling of Malcolm Xs life, from birth to death, includes archival documents and photos and provides context for Malcolms choices and those around him, painting an intimate picture of the famous figure and the time period in America in which he lived. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
"Compiling the definitive speeches, sermons, and correspondence as well as some never-before-seen original material, this comprehensive narrative biography of American icon, Malcolm X, will be the definitive reference volume for young readers"--
National Book Awardwinning and #1 New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi brings a global icon to life in the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty years--perfect for fans of blockbuster hit STAMPED: A REMIX with Jason Reynolds.
As a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He emerged from it all to make a lasting impact. As a Black Muslim. As a family man. As a revolutionary. Malcolms life story shows the promise of every human being. Of you!
To trace Malcolms childhood and adult years, Kendi draws on Malcolms stirring oratory style, using repetition and rhetoric. Short, swift chapters echo Malcolms trademark fast walk. An abundance of never-before-published letters, notes, flyers, photos, extensive source notes, and more give young readers a front-row seat to his life.
One hundred years after his birth in 1925, Malcolms antiracist legacy lives on in this thoughtful and accessible must-read for all people. For you!
Just like history, Malcolm lives.
