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Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education

Raphaële Frier

This picture-book account follows Malala Yousafzai’s activism for girls’ education in Pakistan, an interest connected to her family’s progressive ideas. Already an outspoken advocate, Malala was shot by Taliban members who boarded her school bus. The book covers her difficult recovery and the larger international platform that followed, including her Nobel Peace Prize. Photo essays add information about Malala’s life, Pakistan, people who influenced her, and her continuing work.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Activism · Courage · Family · School · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
February 7, 2017
ISBN-13
9781580895170
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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