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Author Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos), 1963- author.

Title Malala Yousafzai / Robin S. Doak.

Publication Info. New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1629247~S1
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Juvenile Biography  J BIO YOUSAFZA    DUE 05-09-24
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Description 48 pages : color illustration, color map ; 22 cm.
Series True book.
Contents Growing up in Pakistan : how did Malala's parents inspire her strong values? -- Fighting for change : what happened when the Taliban came to Pakistan? -- Dark days : how did Malala recover from the attempt on her life? -- The fight continues : what is Malala doing to spread her message today?
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Summary 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 women’s 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 she continues to support the rights of women in her home country.
Audience 790L Lexile
Note 790L Lexile
Study Program Accelerated Reader MG 5.4 0.5 172441
Note Accelerated Reader MG 5.4 0.5 172441
Subject Yousafzai, Malala, 1997- -- Juvenile literature.
Girls -- Education -- Pakistan -- Juvenile literature.
Girls -- Violence against -- Pakistan -- Juvenile literature.
Women social reformers -- Pakistan -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Taliban -- Juvenile literature.
Pakistan -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780531211915
0531211916
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