Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist

by Ebony Joy Wilkins

Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D. is an English professor, writer, and Founder of Curriculum Cafe. She is the author of the Mathical Honor Book DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson, If You Traveled On The Underground Railroad, Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move, and more. When I don't have a book or pen in hand I like to visit family, play tennis, try new restaurants, travel to new cities, or relax on the beach. Ebony lives in Chicago, Illinois. Read more about her books and subscription service, Ebony Kids, at ebonyjoywilkins.com and follow her on Instagram at @drebonyjoy, @ebony_kids, and TikTok @ebonykids.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good brief history of Malcolm X. It’s written in such a way as to be historically accurate but also age-appropriate for my elementary-aged son to understand. I also like how it begins the story with Malcolm X’s transition to promoting nonviolence (while still covering his full life in this book). I will be using this book to educate my son about Malcolm X.