I Am Malala, Young Reader's Edition Lib/E : How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) (CD-Audio)

from RLeiphart

We all know the story from what we heard and watched on the news. This book, however, brings the culture of Pakistan and attitudes toward girls, women and education to life. Growing up in Pakistan, her father was not like the traditional fathers. He honored his daughter and encouraged her to foll...

from Shardy2

I liked this book for many reasons. I liked the main message within the story and how Malala's desire to learn was apparent throughout the text. The main message is to never lose that determination no matter what obstacles you are faced with. Malala is determined to fight for her own rights and e...

from NicoleSch

Malala Yousafzai is an amazing young woman. She is strong, feminine, vulnerable, brave, and afraid all at the same time. I can't imagine going through the things she went through, even before she was shot. The running, and being driven from her home, and the death threats. I didn't know all that ...

from jennybeast

It is an extraordinary gift to hear the story of a person like Malala in her own words -- not least because she is so very human and so aware of it -- funny, thoughtful, competitive, committed. I hope for our world's sake that she leads us all into a better place.

from PattyHoward

I am Malala is another gripping biography that will appeal to students-- particularly middle school age girls. Her story is absolutely amazing, and her voice is compelling. Perhaps the amazing thing is how much girls in the US will relate to her. My daughter read this book in a single night.