Awards

• Winner of New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing (United States).
• Winner of New York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing” (United States).
• Winner of Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) (United States).
• Winner of School Library Journal Best Book (United States).

Overview

From one of America’s finest writers for young people comes a straightforward look at one of the most influential and controversial leaders of the civil rights movement. Available for the first time in paperback, this introductory biography for beginning readers features emphatic, bold illustrations that effectively capture the complex issues faced by Malcolm X.

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9780060562014

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Reviews

The pictures express the intense inner conflict and changes in the boy and man On almost every page, there's a quote in bold black type from Malcolm X's speeches or writings. They make us hear his voice. -- <em>Booklist</em> Myers makes the complexities of Malcolm X's story accessible without compromising its integrity. Leonard Jenkins's sophisticated acrylic and pastel paintings use neon colors; they blend realism with abstraction to heighten the underlying emotional drama. -- The Horn Book A compelling account. A perfect blend of well-written text and well-executed illustrations. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong>

Author Information

Michael L. Printz Award winner and Margaret A. Edwards Award recipient Walter Dean Myers is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. He is the author of Handbook for Boys; Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam; Monster; Bad Boy: A Memoir; and the Newbery Honor Books, Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness. He lives in Jersey City, NJ, with his family. You can visit Walter Dean Myers online at www.walterdeanmyersbooks.com.

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