Overview
The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. Celebrate the power of one young woman speaking up for change with Free as a Bird. This beautiful nonfiction picture book is perfect for sharing at home or in the classroom. When Malala Yousafzai was born, some people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, some believed girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice, she would not keep quiet. Malala traveled around the world to speak to girls and boys, to teachers, reporters, presidents, and queens—to anyone who would listen—and advocated for the right to education and equality of opportunity for every person. She would shout so that those without a voice could be heard. So everyone could be as free as a bird. Free as a Bird is the inspiring true story of a fearless girl and the father who taught her to soar. A unique way to celebrate the power of a young woman, and to honor a father who strives to let his daughter shine.
Full Product Details
Author: Lina Maslo ,
Lina Maslo
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Balzer and Bray
Dimensions:
Width: 26.00cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 20.90cm
Weight: 0.270kg
ISBN: 9780062560773
ISBN 10: 0062560778
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 08 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
With elegant prose and evocative imagery, Free as a Bird takes even the youngest reader by the hand into Malala's world, a world where pure determination can help shape a better future. -- Award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings An awe-inspiring tribute to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever -- <em>Booklist</em> Timeless in its message, this biography is a fine addition to nonfiction collections. -- School Library Journal [A] visually poetic addition to the growing collection of children's books about [Malala] -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em>
With elegant prose and evocative imagery, Free as a Bird takes even the youngest reader by the hand into Malala's world, a world where pure determination can help shape a better future. -- Award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings
Author Information
Lina Maslo is the author and illustrator of Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala. She has a Bachelors Degree in Art from New College of Florida and resides in South Carolina with her husband and children.
