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Introduces the life and accomplishments of Malcolm X, discussing his role as a civil rights activist, and describing the influence of his incarceration on his views about race and equality, the Nation of Islam, his death, and related topics.

In graphic novel format, explores the life and death of Malcolm X.

A biography of civil rights leader Malcolm X, discussing his childhood, family life, years in prison, religious conversion, civil rights work, assassination, and more.

"Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's a pack of lies--after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer"--Publisher.

"Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's a pack of lies--after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer"--Jacket flap.

Presents a lyrical, picture-book biography of Malcolm X written by his daughter. Describes young Malcolm's childhood, his encounters with intolerance and grief, the influence of his parents, and his unwavering optimism and faith.

A first-hand account by a daughter of assassinated Malcolm X and his wife Betty who also dies tragically, and includes memories of her growing up in Harlem, education, Louis Farrakhan, Muslim faith, white colleges, and strong relationship with her mother.

Offers a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X, discussing his childhood, family life, years in prison, religious conversion, efforts to help African-Americans gain equal rights, assassination, and other related topics.