For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story (Encounter) Paperback – Picture Book, 1 July 2016

Otimo

Fantastic book for young readers! I read this with my Grade 3 class and we really enjoyed learning about Malala's struggle for basic rights which we take for granted in Canada. A great learning experience and a wonderful mini unit.

Lo que esperaba

Malala is such an inspiring person and this book really captures her story in a way that is accessible to young readers. The illustrations are beautiful as well.I loaned it to a teacher friend who read it (with some editing along the way as this is quite heavy/scary for Year 3's) to her class who were engrossed. I'm excited to share this inspiring story of such a brave girl with my own class. It's lovely that at the end it shows a photo of the real Malala and tells you more about her.

I loved the soulful art accompanying the fast paced text. I felt anger that there are people who would want to rob girls of their right to education. I felt sadness for all the lives lost. I felt overwhelming hope that Malala was brave in the face of such obstacles. I want my girls to read this.