TY - BOOK AU - Doak,Robin S. TI - Malala Yousafzai T2 - A true book SN - 9780531212059 AV - LC2330 .D63 2015 U1 - 371.822095491 23 PY - 2015/// CY - New York PB - Scholastic 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 - S ; 790 ; Lexile ; S ; Raz-Plus 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 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 ER -