"Malcolm X" by Jillian Redmond explores the life and legacy of one of America’s most influential civil rights activists. The narrative delves into Malcolm X's early years, his transformation from a street hustler to a prominent leader advocating for Black empowerment and justice. Through his powerful oratory and unyielding stance against racial oppression, the book illuminates his impact on the struggle for equality. Redmond captures Malcolm's spirit, controversies, and his journey of self-discovery, emphasizing his dedication to social change and the complexities of his beliefs, which continue to resonate today. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Civil Rights Leaders .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Mason Crest Publishers .