Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography by Andrew Helfer and art by Randy DuBurke. New York: Hill and Wang, 2006.
ISBN:978-0-8090-9405-9. Subjects: Malcolm X, Islam, Biography Grades: 7-12
Pen and ink comics trace a young life of crime, to finding religion, to becoming disillusioned and ultimately breaking from the prophet.
Curricular Connections: Could be used as part of a Civil Rights lesson, history of Islam, or African American History instruction.
Q/P: 4/5: There are a multitude of ways this could be used in the classroom and would be a popular way to learn history. It also may enjoy
popularity with young Muslims who want to learn about Malcolm X's life (several copies were missing at libraries that I checked, a sign of popularity)
BVG, 7/22/09
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Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography, by Andrew Helfer, Randy DuBurke, ill. New York: Hill and Wang, 2006.
Summary: An illustrated biography of the life of Malcolm X, from his early childhood to his career as a civil rights leader.
Rating: 5Q, 5P
ISBN: 0809095041
Medium: Pen/ink
Curricular Opportunities:
- Great for English; Social Studies (units on Civil Rights, 1950s/1960s, black leaders); Creative Writing curriculum as well as independent reading
Possible Obstacles:
- Possible historical disputes
Age Group: 7th-12th Grades
E.K. 7/16/09
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Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography written by Andrew Helfer, Art by Randy DuBurke. New York: Hill and Wang, 2006. ISBN 978-0-8090-9504-9.
An “action biography” of Malcolm X’s life and death. More factual in nature than The Autobiography of Malcolm X, this accessible format allows the reader to place Malcolm X in cultural and historical context.
Stark black and white inking in realistic comic book style make the images of Malcolm X stand out in striking detail.
Interview with the author in which he discusses the concept of “action biography” from Newsarama (Comic and culture news site)
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=94127
Non fiction, biography.
Curriculum Connections
English/Language Arts
Biographies/Autobiographies/Memoirs
Social Studies
Black History
(DM 4.23.08)
ISBN:978-0-8090-9405-9. Subjects: Malcolm X, Islam, Biography Grades: 7-12
Pen and ink comics trace a young life of crime, to finding religion, to becoming disillusioned and ultimately breaking from the prophet.
Curricular Connections: Could be used as part of a Civil Rights lesson, history of Islam, or African American History instruction.
Q/P: 4/5: There are a multitude of ways this could be used in the classroom and would be a popular way to learn history. It also may enjoy
popularity with young Muslims who want to learn about Malcolm X's life (several copies were missing at libraries that I checked, a sign of popularity)
BVG, 7/22/09
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