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by Raphaële Frier (Author), Aurélia Fronty (Illustrator)
"A realistic and inspiring look at Malala Yousafzai's childhood in Taliban-controlled Pakistan and her struggle to ensure education for girls" -- Kirkus Reviews
Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to ensure the education of all children around the world. Malala's courage and conviction will inspire young readers in this beautifully illustrated biography. Batchelder Award Honor Book "Surpasses [similar books] in contextual scope" -- School Library Journal "A solid introduction to the Nobel Peace Prize winner"-- Publisher's WeeklyAuthor Biography
Raphaëlle Frier is an elementary school teacher. She has written fourteen books for children, including The Ogre and Maguerite (Talents Hauts) and Room with a View (Thierry Magnier). Raphaëlle lives in France.
Aurélia Fronty attended the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris. Aurélia has illustrated many books for children including Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees and I Have the Right to Be a Child (Groundwood). She lives in France.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.8 x 9.8 IN
Publication Date: June 13, 2023
