Saturday, June 22, 2024

My Name is Malala by Malala Yousafzai, illustrated by Mariam Quraishi - ESSENTIAL

My Name is Malala by Malala Yousafzai, illustrated by Mariam Quraishi. BIOGRAPHY BOARD BOOK. Little Brown Kids, 2022. $9. 9780316340274

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Malala is a daughter, a sister, and a friend. She is also Muslim and hopes for world peace. This book helps portray Malala as a relatable young girl who grew up in Pakistan. She encourages young girls to stand up for themselves. It only takes one to make a difference.

I liked this board book because the text was simple and yet thought provoking. If this is a young reader's first exposure to Malala, it helps teach about her life, not just the event that made her famous. Readers can make a lot of text-to-self connections.

Reviewer:A. Criswell, English Language Arts teacher

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