X: A Biography of Malcolm X

Someone was trying to kill Malcolm X, and he knew who it was. From his troubled youth to his days as spokesman for the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X had much to say about race and civil rights. But when he split with the Nation of Islam, the charismatic black leader made one powerful enemy. Join him on his life-altering pilgrimage to Mecca where he discovers the power of brotherhood and the cost of racial divides.Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781429662673 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Capstone Press Publication Date: 12-01-2010 Pages: 32 Product Dimensions: 8.80h x 6.80w x 0.20d Age Range: 8 - 14 Years Series: Graphic Library: American GraphicAbout the Author Gunderson, Jessica: - Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.