First published 2018
Malala Yousafzai grows up in a Pakistan under Taliban occupation. Forbidden from attending school, she bravely speaks out, defying the extremists. When Malala is shot in the head, the world rallies to her cause. Surviving the assassination attempt, she emerges as a global symbol of the struggle for girls' rights.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, overcoming-adversity, underdog
Setting: Pakistan
176 pages · Paperback · Hachette Childrens Group
Content warnings: violence