Trending Now: Ibram X. Kendi Brings Malcolm X to Young Readers in Bold New Biography
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“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
– Malcolm X
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi—National Book Award winner and one of the most influential voices in anti-racist education—has just released a powerful new middle-grade biography that brings Malcolm X’s legacy to the classroom and beyond.
Released on May 13, 2025, Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers delivers a thoughtful, age-appropriate retelling of Malcolm’s early life, exploring the racial trauma, systemic barriers, and transformational experiences that helped shape one of the most radical and important figures of the 20th century.
Designed for ages 10–14, this book goes beyond surface-level facts. It speaks to young readers directly—encouraging them to ask hard questions, explore identity, and understand their place in a larger fight for justice.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, Malcolm Lives! belongs on your shelf.
Why It Matters:
- Introduces Black radical history to new generations
- Centers Malcolm X as a whole person, not just a moment in protest
- Offers an empowering lens for Black youth navigating a still-unequal world
Where to Buy: Available now wherever books are sold, including major retailers and Black-owned bookstores.
More than a book—it’s a blueprint
About the author
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of many highly acclaimed books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, making him the youngest-ever winner of that award. He has also authored five #1 New York Times bestsellers, including How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, co-authored by Jason Reynolds. Time magazine named Dr. Kendi one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the Genius Grant.
