Shabazz, Ilyasah
Betty Before X
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250294180
- author:
- Shabazz, Ilyasah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Square Fish
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 13 centimetres (0.30 kg)
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Biographical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz is a powerful and poignant novel about a young girl's journey to self-discovery and activism. In 1945, eleven-year-old Betty finds solace in her community's civil rights efforts, volunteering for the Housewives League and finding confidence through her involvement. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, Betty begins to forge a path that will one day make her a renowned leader in the fight for equality. Through a fictionalized account of her mother's childhood, Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four pivotal years in Dr. Betty Shabazz's life, painting a powerful portrait of a girl overcoming self-acceptance and belonging challenges. This book is a heart-rending exploration of the personal struggles and complex roots of the American civil rights movement. With backmatter included, this novel offers an absorbing and illuminating portrayal of early life, making it a compelling read for those interested in history, activism, and the experiences of African Americans.
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