Bibliograph

Malala Yousafzai, shot by the Taliban, still fighting for equal education, Matt Doeden

Type

Label

Malala Yousafzai, shot by the Taliban, still fighting for equal education, Matt Doeden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46-47) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Malala Yousafzai

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

865543667

Responsibility statement

Matt Doeden

Series statement

Gateway biographies

Sub title

shot by the Taliban, still fighting for equal education

Summary

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Pakistani girl who champions for the right to education in her country, despite being targeted by extremist groups for her actions"On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack" -- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Child of Pakistan -- A changed region -- Standing opposed -- Through the eyes of a child -- War zone -- Growing fame, growing danger -- Shots fired -- Critical condition -- The world stage -- Important dates

Target audience

juvenile

Classification