A moving portrait of Yuri Kochiyama-an ordinary woman who became an extraordinary activist-and her bond with Malcolm X
When Japanese American activist Yuri Kochiyama shook Malcolm X's hand at a courthouse in 1963, it sparked a transformative friendship built on justice, solidarity, and hope.
In Postcards from Malcolm X, Mia Wenjen and illustrator Keith Henry Brown trace Kochiyama's remarkable journey from a small-town girl in California to a fearless advocate for human rights. Her experiences-her father's death at the hands of the FBI, her family's internment during World War II, and her work with Japanese American soldiers-shaped a life of activism that connected her to Harlem's civil rights struggle and, ultimately, to Malcolm X himself.
Through accessible, narrative storytelling and evocative art, this book introduces readers to an unsung hero of the civil rights movement and to the extraordinary friendship between two leaders from different communities, bound by a shared vision of equality.
Featuring original postcards from Malcolm X, extensive back matter, and a detailed timeline, this is both a powerful history and an inspiring call to action for young readers.
| ISBN: | 9781636550893 |
| Publication date: | 12th November 2026 |
| Author: | Mia Wenjen |
| Illustrator: | Keith Henry Brown |
| Publisher: | Red Comet Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 42 pages |
| Genres: |
People / Places Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics |
A moving portrait of Yuri Kochiyama-an ordinary woman who became an extraordinary activist-and her bond with Malcolm XWhen Japanese American activist Yuri Kochiyama shook Malcolm X's hand at a courthouse in 1963, it sparked a transformative friendship built on justice, solidarity, and hope.In Postcards from Malcolm X, Mia Wenjen and illustrator Keith Henry Brown trace Kochiyama's remarkable journey from a small-town girl in California to a fearless advocate for human rights. Her experiences-her father's death at the hands of the FBI, her family's internment during World War II, and her work with Japanese American soldiers-shaped a life of activism that connected her to Harlem's civil rights struggle and, ultimately, to Malcolm X himself.Through accessible, narrative storytelling and evocative art, this book introduces readers to an unsung hero of the civil rights movement and to the extraordinary friendship between two leaders from different communities, bound by a shared vision of equality.Featuring original postcards from Malcolm X, extensive back matter, and a detailed timeline, this is both a powerful history and an inspiring call to action for young readers.
Postcards from Malcolm X features in the following genres: People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.
Postcards from Malcolm X was written by Mia Wenjen and published by Red Comet Press
Postcards from Malcolm X has 42 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.