Malala Yousafzai And The Girls Of Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai And The Girls Of Pakistan by David Aretha, 64 pages

This is a nonfiction book for young readers about the efforts of Malala Yousafzai to bring education to girls in Pakistan and all over the world.  She has won a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts, the youngest person ever to do so at seventeen.  This is very simply told but covers all of the basics: her early life and desire to go to school, speaking out for girls’ rights to education, being shot by the Taliban and her subsequent recovery, and her continuing efforts since.  Although simply told, it will help younger readers understand something about the dangers people face and their struggles and give them a basic knowledge of Malala’s life and goals.  A simple solid effort that will benefit and be of interest to younger readers.