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"Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Malala Yousafzai in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative back matter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"Malala Yousafzai may be one of the most courageous young women of our time. Learn about how Malala came face-to-face with a member of the Taliban and what she is doing today to ensure education for boys and girls all around the world--no matter their cultures or religions." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Malala Yousafzai always knew she wanted to become a doctor someday. But a new extremist group in her home country of Pakistan wanted to stop girls from going to school. Malala knew what was important, and so she spoke out. Even after she was attacked on a bus for her views, she persisted. Learn about Malala's incredible recovery and her journey to becoming a world-famous advocate of girls' rights and education -- and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize...
10) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Shares the life of the Pakistani activist, including her relationship with her family, her life under Taliban rule, the Taliban attack that nearly killed her, and her work in education advocacy." --
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Series
Publisher
Morgan Reynolds Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When fifteen-year-old Malala Yousafzai spoke out against the Taliban's policy of forbidding education for girls, an attempt was made on her life. This is her story, which also includes information on other hardships faced by young women in Pakistan.
12) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
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English
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"On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack" --...
14) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
Meet the young activist who stood up for her rights--and changed millions of lives. Before Malala Yousafzai (b. 1997) became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, she was a girl fighting for her education in Pakistan. Growing up, Malala's father encouraged her to be politically active and speak out about her educational rights. When she did, she was shot by a member of the Taliban and the story received worldwide media coverage. Protests and petitions...
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Malala Yousafzai. When she was growing up in Pakistan, girls were not allowed to go to school. But Malala refused to stay home. She continued to go to class! Malala spoke out for education--and was almost killed for standing up for her beliefs. To this day, she continues to work to ensure that every girl around the world has the chance to go to school."--Cover.
16) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Balzer & Bray
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to...
