Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who nearly lost her life after being shot for speaking out in favor of women’s education in a part of the world where that is still a rarity. Instead of hiding after such a frightening experience, she became even more outspoken in her belief that all girls and women should be able to go to school. Malala’s incredible life story is presented to readers through accessible text, engaging sidebars, and quote boxes featuring Malala’s own words. Full-color photographs and a timeline of her life so far enhance this inspiring reading experience.