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

This biography follows Malcolm X from childhood through adulthood. His early life included violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and incarceration. He later became a Black Muslim, a father, a revolutionary, and an influential African American leader and activist. The book uses short chapters and language shaped by Malcolm’s speaking style. Primary-source documents and photographs introduce each chapter, and the volume includes extensive source notes.