Malcolm Little
The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X (with audio recording)
Kids, My Family, My Feelings, My Friends, Family, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction
| Author: | Ilyasah Shabazz | ISBN: | 9781442433045 |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers | Publication: | January 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ilyasah Shabazz |
| ISBN: | 9781442433045 |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Publication: | January 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Language: | English |
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice.
Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance.
Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today—that we must all strive to live to our highest potential.
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice.
Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance.
Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today—that we must all strive to live to our highest potential.
