"Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly" by Leonard Jenkins delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential civil rights activists. The book chronicles Malcolm X's transformation from a troubled youth to a powerful orator and advocate for Black empowerment. It explores his journey through the Nation of Islam, his evolving views on race and religion, and his clashes with figures like Martin Luther King Jr. The narrative highlights his commitment to social justice and the complexities of his beliefs, showcasing how his fiery rhetoric and vision for change left an indelible mark on the struggle for equality in America. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Turtleback Books .

Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family. William Miller is a poet and the author of many children's books. He teaches creative writing and African American literature at York College of Pennsylvania. Leonard Jenkins is a fine artist who has illustrated several children's books, including Walter Dean Myers's Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly. He lives in New York City, where he teaches painting at the School of Visual Arts.