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Information Sheet “Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X” by Ilyasah Shabazz, illustrated by AG Ford About Malcolm Little: About The Author: Ilyasah Malcolm X grew to be Shabazz, daughter of one of America’s most Malcolm X, is an activist, influential figures. But motivational speaker, and first, he was a boy author of the critically named Malcolm Little. acclaimed Growing Up X. Written by his Ilyasah promotes higher daughter, this inspiring education, interfaith picture book biography dialogue, and building celebrates a vision of bridges between cultures for freedom and justice. young leaders of the world. Bolstered by the love She produces the WAKE-UP and wisdom of his Tour™, her exclusive youth large, warm family, empowerment program, and young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But participates on international humanitarian when confronted with intolerance and a series of delegations. She is the founder of Malcolm X tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were Enterprises and is a trustee for the Malcolm X and threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn as well as the Malcolm X Foundation. She holds a self-reliance. Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique master of science in education and human resource glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, development. Ilyasah lives in New Rochelle, NY. with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today — that we must all strive to live Photograph by Phillip Van Nostrand to our highest potential. Ages 6–10. Read Aloud Tips: Additional Resources: • Introduce the book, author and illustrations. Find more information on other books that can be used in your class library at literacy.roosevel.edu. •Be creative in ways to read this book aloud as it ties into our culture, history & social studies (and of "The childhood of the controversial African- course brings out issues of social justice). American activist was shaped by parental love and white racism.Writing with the fervor and intensity of •Set the tone for classroom discourse surrounding a motivational speaker, Shabazz recounts her father’s civil rights and social justice. early years, which were filled with the loving support and teachings of his parents as well as the •Think about ways that issues could be debated as a hate and destruction of the Ku Klux Klan.... With the class (use the debate centers). passion of a preacher, she celebrates love, respect, tolerance and education without restraint.... Ford’s oil paintings, framed on the page, are lush and filled with detail. A daughter’s proud...tribute to her father and his parents." - Kirkus Reviews.

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