"MALCOLM LITTLE".
Malcolm
X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he
was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring
picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice.
Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young
Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with
intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm's optimism and faith were
threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his
individuality. He had to learn self-reliance.
Ilyasah Al-Shabazz is a community
organizer, activist, motivational speaker, and author of the critically
acclaimed Growing Up X . She is co-editor with Herb Boyd, The Diary of
Malcolm X , worked with illustrator AG Ford, The Boy Who Grew Up to
Become Malcolm X (Simon & Schuster, 2013) and with Kekla Magoon, X .
Ilyasah promotes higher education, interfaith dialogue, and building
bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world. She produces
The WAKE-UP Tour™ and participates on international humanitarian
delegations.
She is the founder of Malcolm X
Enterprises and is a Trustee for The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz
Memorial and Educational Center. Ilyasah serves on the Board of the
Harlem Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Arts Committee for the New
York City Opera at Lincoln Center, and a Project Advisor for the PBS
award-winning documentary, Prince Among Slaves. Ilyasah holds a Master
of Science degree in Education and Human Resource Development and
currently resides in Westchester County of NY.
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