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The Awakening of Malcolm X: A Novel by [Ilyasah Shabazz, Tiffany D. Jackson]

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The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, Tiffany D. Jackson.

No one can be at peace until he has his freedom.

In Charlestown Prison, Malcolm Little struggles with the weight of his past. Plagued by nightmares, Malcolm drifts through days, unsure of his future. Slowly, he befriends other prisoners and writes to his family. He reads all the books in the prison library, joins the debate team and the Nation of Islam. Malcolm grapples with race, politics, religion, and justice in the 1940s. And as his time in jail comes to an end, he begins to awaken -- emerging from prison more than just Malcolm Little: Now, he is Malcolm X.

Here is an intimate look at Malcolm X's young adult years. While this book chronologically follows X: A Novel, it can be read as a stand-alone historical novel that invites larger discussions on black power, prison reform, and civil rights.

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12 - 18 years
Print length

320 pages
Language

English
Grade level

7 - 9
Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date

January 5, 2021
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978-0374313296
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About the Author

Ilyasah Shabazz, third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, is an educator, activist, motivational speaker, and author of multiple award-winning publications, including her books, Betty Before X and X: A Novel. She is also an active advocacy worker and an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.

Tiffany D. Jackson is the critically acclaimed author of YA novels including the NAACP Image Award-nominated Allegedly and Monday's Not Coming, a Walter Dean Myers Honored Book and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner, as well as Let Me Hear a Rhyme. She received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University, her master of arts in media studies from the New School, and has over a decade in TV/Film experience. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Gr 7 Up—How did Malcolm Little, the son of a Lansing, MI, Baptist minister, become the renowned Malcolm X? When Malcolm is 20, he is caught up in the robbery of an empty house. He relies on the testimony of his friend Sophia, a white woman, to minimize the amount of trouble he will be in, however, she lies and he is sentenced to eight-to-10 years in prison. The conditions in the prison are beyond wretched. He stews in anger during the first part of his incarceration while his family begins to follow the principles of the Nation of Islam. "Wake up, Malcolm" is a phrase repeated throughout the novel and helps readers identify the pivotal situations forming who becomes known as Malcolm X. During his incarceration, Malcolm reads, learns, and discovers his gift for public speaking and debate. The central momentum of this novel is how Malcolm X was motivated to learn and use his knowledge to influence others. The book concludes with valuable sections of additional information about the Nation of Islam and the prisons mentioned in the novel, a timeline from Malcolm's birth until his release, and a list of the books he read while incarcerated. VERDICT Libraries will be incomplete without the inclusion of this captivating historical novel by Malcom X's daughter.—Michelle Kornberger, Havenview M.S., Memphis --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZBWFHD3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (January 5, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4009 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0374313296
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

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Erika

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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021

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I’m always interested in learning more about Malcolm X. This book brought a new perspective. I enjoyed how much his siblings were included in the story. I would love to read more about of them.

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Tina Giles

Great story!

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021

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I really enjoyed reading about Malcolm X during his incarceration. In a time when most are in despair, he used this time to learn as much as he can, so he could share it with other African Americans. His incarceration was his awakening.

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Glenda

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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021

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Excellent story! The author interprets how Malcolm grew to be the powerful man he became by describing the pain, trauma and family love. Malcolm has impacted my life ever since I read his autobiography 30 years ago.

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Chosen1/Tomika Jones

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021

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I love this book! ce to read about Malcolm X's earlier life, as well as learning more about his parents and siblings, Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D.Jackson, thank you for a excellent read!

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