Title: Malcolm X
Description: Malcolm X faced many injustices growing up as an African American in the early twentieth century. Funneling his anger over systemic racism into activism, Malcolm X became a leader of the civil rights movement as well as one of the best-known spokesmen for the Nation of Islam. In this engaging biography, students will learn about Malcolm X's trials, tribulations, and victories in the battle for civil rights. Students will be guided through the reading with historical context and primary source documents, as well as a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading.
Subjects: African American civil rights workers, Black Muslims, Juvenile literature, X, malcolm, 1925-1965, X, malcolm, 1925-1965, juvenile literature, African americans, civil rights, African americans, juvenile literature
People: X Malcolm (1925-1965)