1925-1965

"Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's a pack of lies--after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer"--Jacket flap.

Presents a lyrical, picture-book biography of Malcolm X written by his daughter. Describes young Malcolm's childhood, his encounters with intolerance and grief, the influence of his parents, and his unwavering optimism and faith.

Uses his own words to present a portrait of civil rights activist and Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X.

A biography of Malcolm X, a civil rights activist and the leader of the Nation of Islam during the early 1960s. Discusses his criminal background before joining the Nation of Islam and the tensions that arose between himself and others in the Nation of Islam that led to his leaving the organization and his eventual assassination in 1965.

A first-hand account by a daughter of assassinated Malcolm X and his wife Betty who also dies tragically, and includes memories of her growing up in Harlem, education, Louis Farrakhan, Muslim faith, white colleges, and strong relationship with her mother.

Offers a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X, discussing his childhood, family life, years in prison, religious conversion, efforts to help African-Americans gain equal rights, assassination, and other related topics.

The story of the Black Muslim, Malcolm X, who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.