children's rights

" Make way for Malala Yousafzai! It's Malala like you've never seen her before!Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an activist and trailblazer. The third book in the exciting You Are a Star nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai focuses on Malala's lifelong mission to bring educational equality and justice to all - especially young girls.Maithili Joshi's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life, and backmatter instructs readers on how to be more like Malala!"--.

" . . . introduces children to the universal rights they are entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Adopted in 1989 and ratified by 175 countries, the convention promises to defend the rights of children and to keep them safe, respected, and valued. Dalvand's . . . illustrations speak to children all around the world, some of whose rights are often challenged and must be protected every day"--Back cover.

"An international look at children's rights, exploring global issues faced by children, encouraging compassion and empathy, . . . [and introducing] young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child"--Provided by publisher.

"Malala Yousafzai is an advocate for education for girls around the world. Read about the dangerous path in life that led to her brave activism and worldwide acclaim"--Provided by publisher.

". . . explores a child's right to be curious and to experience all of humanity's shared knowledge, including music, art, dance, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a deep dive into the protections and rights promised to children by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and before adulthood and how to defend them"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a sumptuously illustrated tribute to a child's right to advocate for the environment they live in, describing the activities that threaten the planet and what everyday kids can do to help.

Malala Yousafzai describes her fight for education for girls under Taliban rule, the support she received from her parents to pursue an education, and how the Taliban retaliated against her by trying to kill her.

Presents an abridged version of Malala Yousafzai's memoir, describing her life in Pakistan as a young girl and how her life changed when she and other young girls were told they could no longer go to school. Demonstrates how Malala stood up and risked her life to fight for her right to be educated.

Describes the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women's rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Balley, survived an assassination attempt, and became the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.