
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Manal Mirza (Illustrator)
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A young girl defies a regime to fight for education, risking everything.
Born in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai cherished education, but a regime's ban on girls' schooling turned her into a target. Surviving a brutal attack, she emerged stronger, advocating globally for girls' education. Her journey from a hospital bed in England to an Oxford graduate is a testament to resilience and courage. This book, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, captures her inspiring story with vivid illustrations and insightful facts, encouraging young readers to dream big and change the world. Discover how one girl's voice became a powerful force for equality and education.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls’ education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in a hospital in England. Finally, after long months and many surgeries, Malala recovered, and resolved to become an activist for girls’ education. Now a recent Oxford graduate, Malala continues to fight for a world where all girls can learn and lead. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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