Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos) 1963- creator text bibliography biography nyu 2015 monographic eng

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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm. "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 womens right to education. Readers will discover how Yousafzai stood her ground against terrorist activists, even after being shot for her beliefs. They will also learn how Yousafzai achieved international recognition and how she continues to support the rights of women in her home country."--Provided by publisher. S 790 Lexile S Raz-Plus juvenile Robin S. Doak. a-pk--- Yousafzai, Malala 1997- Juvenile literature Taliban Juvenile literature Girls Education Pakistan Juvenile literature Girls Violence against Pakistan Juvenile literature Women social reformers Pakistan Biography Juvenile literature Pakistan Social conditions Juvenile literature LC2330 .D63 2015 371.822095491 9780531212059 9780531212059 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2014030978 DLC 141009 20231009095103.0 1897 eng