TY - BOOK AU - Doak,Robin S. TI - Malala Yousafzai T2 - A True Book SN - 9780531212059 (pbk.: alk. paper) AV - LC2330 .D63 2015 U1 - 371.8220 PY - 2015/// CY - New York, NY PB - Scholastic / Children's Press KW - Yousafzai, Malala, KW - Taliban KW - Juvenile literature KW - Girls KW - Education KW - Pakistan KW - Violence against KW - Women social reformers KW - Biography KW - Social conditions N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Growing up in Pakistan: How did Malala's parents inspire her strong values? -- Fighting for change: What happened when the Taliban came to Pakistan? -- Dark days: How did Malala recover from the attempt on her life? -- The fight continues: What is Malala doing to spread her message today?; 790L N2 - At the age of 11, Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog in support of education for girls in Pakistan. As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious extremists who were against women's right to education. Yousafzai stood her ground against terrorist activists, even after being shot for her beliefs. She continues to support the rights of women in her home country. -- Provided by publisher ER -