The Story of Malala Yousafzai: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Malala Yousafzai—a story about standing up for education and equal rights

Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls' right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then, Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. But she didn't let that stop her. Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Independent reading—This Malala Yousafzai biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.

Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Malala's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

A lasting legacy—Find out how Malala Yousafzai helped change the world.

How will Malala's courageous spirit inspire you?

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