“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
Malala‘s story inspires children to see that bravery comes in many forms and that even young voices can bring about powerful change. It reminds readers of the importance of standing up for their beliefs and the value of education.
pickMalala Yousafzai was just a young girl living in Pakistan when the Taliban took control of her town and banned girls from attending school. Malala refused to give up her right to learn, speaking out for education and justice even in the face of grave danger. Malala‘s courageous journey as she stood up for herself, her classmates, and girls around the world, ultimately becoming the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
“I wanted to see everything, fix everything, and make it all right.”
pickUse this book to discuss courage, advocacy, and the importance of education. A good follow-up activity could be for students to write or draw what they would change with a magic pencil.
Malala Yousafzai tells her own story of wishing for a magic pencil to make things better. When her dream is shattered by injustice, she finds courage to speak up for girls' education.