Malcolm X and the Fight for African American Unity
Malcolm X and the Fight for African American Unity
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Annotation: Takes readers on Malcolm X's journey of courage and transformation during the civil rights movement.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #5197985
Format: Library Binding
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2013
Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 08/01/12
Illustrator: Boccanfuso, Emanuele,
Pages: 24 pages
ISBN: 1-433-97487-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-433-97487-8
Dewey: 320.54
LCCN: 2012000227
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
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School Library Journal (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

JEFFREY, Gary . Malcolm X and the Fight for African American Unity . illus. by Emanuele Boccanfuso. ISBN 978-1-4339-7487-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-7490-8 . LC 2012000227. JEFFREY, Gary . Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington . illus. by Nick Spender. ISBN 978-1-4339-7491-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-7494-6 . LC 2011050608. JEFFREY, Gary . Medgar Evers and the NAACP . illus. by Nick Spender. ISBN 978-1-4339-7495-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-7498-4 . LC 2011045581. JEFFREY, Gary . Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott . illus. by Nick Spender. ISBN 978-1-4339-7499-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-7502-8 . LC 2011050607. JEFFREY, Gary . Thurgood Marshall: The Supreme Court Rules on "Separate but Equal" . illus. by John Aggs. ISBN 978-1-4339-7503-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-7506-6 . LC 2011045579. ea vol: 24p. (A Graphic History of the Civil Rights Movement Series). photos. glossary. index. CIP. Gareth Stevens. 2012. PLB $23.95; ebook $23.95. Gr 3-5 Focusing on action and drama, these titles highlight the lives of Civil Rights heroes. The author makes effective use of the graphic-novel format. At times, the illustrations are realistic enough to border on photo-realism. Each volume begins and ends with pages of narrative information and photos. The texts of the comic-style sections are easy to follow. Dialogue appears in white speech bubbles, while explanations and background information are presented in gray boxes. Shifting visual perspectives add interest. One vantage point is looking over Lincoln's massive stone shoulder while Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Another panel shows the contemplative face of Rosa Parks looking out a bus window, street signs reflecting on the glass. Unfortunately, sources are not cited. Still, these titles offer an exciting look at important history in an appealing format.

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Word Count: 1,602
Reading Level: 4.9
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.9 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 153026 / grade: Middle Grades

The story of Malcolm X, one of the most charismatic and controversial leaders of the civil rights movement, is one of courage, conviction, and personal growth. His father, an outspoken civil rights activist, instilled in him a sense of pride. After his father's murder, Malcolm got into trouble and landed in prison. There, he joined the Nation of Islam. After his release, he worked continuously to promote the rights of African Americans while his own vision of civil rights evolved. A dream of unity and brotherhood replaced his early willingness to use force. Sadly, assassins cut short his life before his dream was achieved. Using dramatic illustrations and accessible text, this graphic novel takes readers along on Malcolm's journey of courage and transformation.


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