Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai

Robin S. Doak, 1963-

Book - 2015

"At the age of 11, Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog in support of education for girls in Pakistan. As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious extremists who were against womens right to education. Readers will discover how Yousafzai stood her ground against terrorist activists, even after being shot for her beliefs. They will also learn how Yousafzai achieved international recognition and how she continues to support the rights of women in her home country."--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Yousafzai, Malala, > 1997- > Juvenile literature
Girls > Education > Pakistan > Juvenile literature.
Girls > Violence against > Pakistan > Juvenile literature.
Women social reformers > Pakistan > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Young women > Education > Pakistan > Biography > Juvenile literature
Children's rights > Pakistan > Biography > Juvenile literature
Published
New York : Children's Press 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Robin S. Doak, 1963- (-)
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780531211915
9780531212059
  • Growing up in Pakistan : how did Malala's parents inspire her strong values?
  • Fighting for change : what happened when the Taliban came to Pakistan?
  • Dark days : how did Malala recover from the attempt on her life?
  • The fight continues : what is Malala doing to spread her message today?.
Review by Booklist Review

Announcing itself as part of Scholastic's True Book series, this new biography of Malala Yousafzai opens with a pair of true-false statements for which readers are prompted to find the truth by reading on. A double-page spread in the center, titled The BIG Truth, highlights Malala's family as her source of inspiration, strength, and continued activism. The narrative presents Malala the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize as an ordinary girl driven by her desire for an education. Readers will learn about her outspokenness in the face of danger and how her community reacted to her work, as well as the terrible day when she was shot and her recovery. Inserts about the Taliban's takeover of northern Pakistan and role in 9/11 provide context for this group's impact. Critical readers can be prompted to use the premise of truth to ask questions about resistance, oppression, facts, and figures.--Chaudhri, Amina Copyright 2015 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-5-Each of theses titles is packed with useful information presented in short, readable sentences. Crisp, high-quality photos, many in full color and with bright captions, add to the design and striking layouts. An interesting fact on the front cover, two "Find the Truth" true-false statements at the beginning of each book, and an intriguing question and answer on the back cover will draw students in with teasers of what's to come. Answers to the opening statements are provided on a final "True Statistics" page, though the information merely rehashes what's been previously mentioned. Appearing in the middle of each volume, a spread titled "The Big Truth!" adds context but interrupts the narrative flow. VERDICT A fine option for browsing and assignments. © Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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