Episode 32: Malcolm Lives with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Reading in The Middle · Annisha Jeffries
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Show Notes
Guest: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Book Featured: Malcolm Lives (2025, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Host: Annisha Jeffries, Kidlit Advocate & creator of Reading in the Middle
Topics Covered:
- Why Malcolm Lives was written for middle-grade readers in Malcolm X’s centennial year
- How Dr. Kendi balances biography with imaginative storytelling
- The importance of introducing complex, courageous figures to young readers
- What young people today can learn from Malcolm’s legacy of transformation
- How educators and librarians can use this book to foster honest, empowering discussions
Lightning Round Highlights:
- Favorite book at age 11
- Dream historical conversation
- Writing snack of choice
- “Middle-grade readers are _____.”
Where to Find the Book:Available wherever books are sold. Request it at your local library or independent bookstore!
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