Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

Ibram X. Kendi, a National Book Award-winning author, presents an essential biography of Malcolm X for middle-grade readers, published 100 years after his birth. This book meticulously chronicles Malcolm X's life from childhood to his assassination, providing crucial context for his personal evolution and the broader social and political landscape of the Civil Rights movement. Kendi expertly frames Malcolm X's journey as a powerful path toward anti-racism, making complex historical events and ideas accessible. Featuring short, evocative chapters, exclusive archival photographs, and extensive backmatter, it's a thoughtful and engaging resource for children aged 10-14 to understand a pivotal figure in American history.

In collaboration with the Malcolm X Estate, this powerful biography for young readers is a modern classic in the making, written by #1 New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi. Published 100 years after his birth, Malcolm Lives! is a ground-breaking narrative biography of one of the most influential Americans of all time. Dr. Kendi expertly crafts a propulsive telling of Malcolm X’s life—from birth to death. He provides context for both Malcolm’s choices—and those around him—not just painting an intimate picture of a famous figure, but of the social and political landscape of America during the civil rights movement. Ultimately, Malcolm's true legacy is a journey toward anti-racism. Just like history, Malcolm lives. With short, evocative chapters, exclusive archival documents, photographs from the Malcolm X Collection at the NYPL Schomburg Center, and extensive backmatter,this is a thoughtful and accessible, must-read for all Americans.