yousafzai, malala

Introduces Malala Yousafzai, a girl from Pakistan, who faught for education, dispite being threatened by the Taliban.

Tells Malala Yousafzai's harrowing story of standing up for girls' education against the Taliban, being shot in the head, and surviving to continue the fight.

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.

"This series will tell the amazing story of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. The books will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who has campaigned for education for all children across the world despite being shot by the Taliban for her belief that everyone, including girls, has the right to education"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a biography of Malala Yousafzai, covering her childhood in Pakistan, the challenges she faced trying to get an education as a girl living in a region controlled by the Taliban, her experience getting shot in the head for promoting education for girls, and her continuing activism on behalf of girls' right to education. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she has become a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons. This story will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world. -- Publisher's description.

A letter to Malala Yousafzai in which girls from around the world show how she has inspired them. Provides brief details about the life of Malala Yousafzai.

"Tells Malala Yousafzai's harrowing story of standing up for girls' education against the Taliban, being shot in the head, and surviving to continue the fight"--.

A letter to Malala Yousafzai in which girls from around the world show how she has inspired them. Provides brief details about the life of Malala Yousafzai.

A biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.