This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala
Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a
young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls'
education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent
on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with
their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived
the attack and it did not silence her. In fact, she spoke at the United
Nations on her sixteenth birthday, just nine months after she was shot.
Malala's resolve has only magnified her voice, delivering her message of
human rights to millions of people.
Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell
exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple
sentences with confidence.