I am Malala Yousafzai

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

A young girl defies danger to fight for education and women's rights worldwide.

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40 pages· 1,508 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Malala Yousafzai, a courageous girl who stood up for her right to education in Pakistan, even when faced with grave danger. At just 17, she became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, inspiring millions with her bravery. This engaging biography for young readers explores Malala's journey from an ordinary girl to a global advocate for women's rights and education. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her, illustrated with charming comic-book-style art and real-life photos. Will her story inspire the next generation to dream big and stand up for justice? Dive into her world and find out.

From the publisher

The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women’s rights and free education for children all over the world. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: - A timeline of key events in the hero’s history - Photos that bring the story more fully to life - Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable - Childhood moments that influenced the hero - Facts that make great conversation-starters - A virtue this person embodies: Malala Yousafzai’s tenacity against incredible odds is celebrated in this You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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