Malala
Description
Malala was lucky. Her parents knew the value of an education for both boys and girls, so Malala was sent to school and excelled. Today, Malala is known worldwide as the young Pakistani girl who bravely spoke up in support of female education. In spite of a near-fatal attack by a Taliban supporter who shot her in the head, Malala continues to be a determined voice for young girls striving to get an education. In 2014, at the age of 17, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious award.
Activities
Speaking Up
Malala had a difficult decision to make when she chose to write about her life as a girl under Taliban rule. She knew it would be dangerous, but she ...
Connecting To the Story
Read the story and answer the questions: Where was Malala from? What were three rules that women had to follow under Taliban rule? What was Malala pr...
Learning More
If you had the chance to speak to Malala, what would you say or ask her? Look up the Malala Fund online (search Malala Fund) and find ways you can su...
