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Publication
Capstone Press (2016), Edition: Reprint, 40 pages
Description
Biography & Autobiography. Juvenile Nonfiction. Multi-Cultural. Sociology. She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. Discover Malala's story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.
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LibraryThing member DaliaL.
Genre: Biography
The books fits this genre because it presents the life story of Malala.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about Malala and her story.
2. begin a conversation about injustice and what leaders around the world are doing or have done to stop it.
Summary: Malala is a girl who
Media: digital illustrations
Critique: "Malala: a Brave Girl from Pakistan is a good example of a biographical book because it presents key events in the life of Malala. For example, the book talks about how the right for girls to be educated was taken away by the Taliban. I also talks about how Malala spoke out about this injustice.
The books fits this genre because it presents the life story of Malala.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about Malala and her story.
2. begin a conversation about injustice and what leaders around the world are doing or have done to stop it.
Summary: Malala is a girl who
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lives in Pakistan and who has spoken out against the Taliban for their prohibition of allowing girls to get an education. One day, while riding the school bus, Malala got shot in the head. She was rushed to the hospital and was able to recover. Today, she continues to speak out against women inequality and the prohibition of education. In 2014, Malala won the Noble Peace Prize. Media: digital illustrations
Critique: "Malala: a Brave Girl from Pakistan is a good example of a biographical book because it presents key events in the life of Malala. For example, the book talks about how the right for girls to be educated was taken away by the Taliban. I also talks about how Malala spoke out about this injustice.
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LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story written by Rebecca Langston-George and illustrated by Janna Bock is a fantastic account of the heroic stance Malala Yousafzai made for her right to an education. I have read "I am Malala" and this version of her story for children hits the nail on
Challenge your children/students: What would they do if they weren't allowed to go to school? Excellent illustrations go with the text to give you a better understanding of the story.
Thank you Netgalley and Capstone Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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the head. Malala was a girl who wanted to go to school and felt no one had the right to deny her an education. Throughout her school days she lived in fear right up until she was shot in the head, and still did not give up on her right to learn. She is a hero who will not back down. This story shares the facts without a lot of the political dealings which children would probably not understand and would probably cause them to lose interest in this story. An excellent way to introduce thought-provoking issues of education, women's rights, discrimination and the simple ability to learn. Challenge your children/students: What would they do if they weren't allowed to go to school? Excellent illustrations go with the text to give you a better understanding of the story.
Thank you Netgalley and Capstone Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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Awards
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2018)
Skipping Stones Honor Award (2016)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 8.75 inches
ISBN
1491465565 / 9781491465561