Sneak Peek: I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World, Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick

Welcome to this month’s featured book from our Mother-Daughter Book Club Guide! We’re thrilled to share a story that’s sure to spark meaningful conversations and fun activities for you and your daughter.

Book Summary: Fifteen-year-old Malala Yousafzai recounts her journey from being shot by the Taliban to becoming a global advocate for girls' education, all while staying true to her roots in Pakistan.

Yousafzai, Malala and Patricia McCormick. I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2014.

Discussion Question: How does the Taliban believe females should be treated? Why do you think Malala’s dad was willing to risk his life to educate girls in Pakistan?

Snack Idea: Chapati bread

Activity Idea: Outdoor Games: Play the games Malala played with her brothers—cricket, a chasing game (like tag), chindakh (hopscotch), or parpartuni (hide & seek).

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