{"product_id":"postcards-from-malcolm-x","title":"Postcards from Malcolm X \/\/ How Yuri Kochiyama Became a Human Rights Activist (Pre-order, Oct 13 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moving portrait of Yuri Kochiyama--an ordinary woman who became an extraordinary activist--and her bond with Malcolm X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003ePostcards from Malcolm X\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMia Wenjen \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a writer, activist, and advocate for diversity in children's literature. She cofounded Multicultural Children's Book Day, a national nonprofit that promotes inclusive stories and broadens representation in classrooms and libraries. The author of several picture books and anthologies, Wenjen's work centers on celebrating cultural heritage, amplifying underrepresented voices, and inspiring young readers to see themselves in books. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePostcards from Malcolm X \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflects her passion for sharing untold histories and highlighting the power of cross-cultural friendships. She lives in the Boston area with her family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Henry Brown \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an illustrator, designer, and art director whose work celebrates the vibrancy of music, culture, and history. A lifelong jazz enthusiast, he has created artwork for jazz icons including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins, and served as an art director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Brown is also the illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, where his bold, expressive style brings important stories to life for young readers. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePostcards from Malcolm X\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he honors the legacy of friendship, resilience, and justice through powerful visual storytelling. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Red Comet Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: October 13, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 42\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781636550893\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12 in H | 8 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Biography \u0026amp; Autobiography \/ Social Activists\u003cbr\u003eJuvenile Nonfiction \/ Biography \u0026amp; Autobiography \/ Women\u003cbr\u003eJuvenile Nonfiction \/ History \/ United States \/ 20Th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mia Wenjen","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, Oct 13 2026) Hardcover","offer_id":67640783175915,"sku":"9781636550893","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781636550893_0f375515-8fda-4272-bef0-27f8ddb330f1.jpg?v=1790983701","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/postcards-from-malcolm-x","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}