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She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai
Series: She Persisted
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"Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Malala Yousafzai!
Growing up as a girl in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai had to fight every step of the way to get an education. After she was attacked for doing so, Malala took her fight to the world stage, pushing for the right to an education for every girl, everywhere. Her activism earned her a Nobel Peace Prize and inspired girls and women everywhere to stand up for their own rights too.
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Aisha Saeed, readers learn about the amazing life of Malala Yousafzai—and how she persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Malala Yousafzai's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Coretta Scott King, Oprah Winfrey, and more!
Praise for She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai:
"A compelling story that's empowering and inspirational." —Kirkus Reviews
Series: She Persisted
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She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Malala Yousafzai! Growing up as a girl in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai had to fight every step of the way to get an education. After she was attacked for...HardbackSold Out
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She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai is regarded as a compelling and inspirational story, praised for empowering readers. It's also considered a valuable addition to biography collections, especially those highlighting young advocates who have made significant impacts globally.
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ISBN: 9780593402917
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 July 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.
Illustration: B&W INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
- Illustrated by Gillian Flint
- Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
- Illustrated by Gillian Flint
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Aisha Saeed (aishasaeed.com) is the author of Amal Unbound and Written in the Stars. She is a Pakistani American writer, teacher, and attorney. She has been featured on MTV, the Huffington Post, NBC, and the BBC, and her writings have appeared in publications including the journal ALAN and the Orlando Sentinel. As one of the founding members of the much talked about We Need Diverse Books Campaign, she is helping change the conversation about diverse books. Aisha lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and sons. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @aishacs. Chelsea Clinton is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of She Persisted, She Persisted Around the World, She Persisted in Sports, She Persisted in Science, Don't Let Them Disappear, It's Your World and Start Now!, as well as Grandma's Gardens and The Book of Gutsy Women, which she wrote with Hillary Clinton, and Governing Global Health with Devi Sridhar. Chelsea earned a master's degree in public health from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where she is now an adjunct assistant professor, and a PhD in international relations from Oxford University. She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their three children and their dog, Soren. Gillian Flint (gillianflint.com) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA, the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration. Alexandra Boiger (alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea; daughter, Vanessa; and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.
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