Malala - A Story of Courage is a children's picture book that tells the true story of Malala Yousafzai, the girl from Pakistan who dared to defend every child's right to an education.
Told like a modern fairy tale, the story follows Malala from her childhood in the Swat Valley to the moment when her voice reached people all over the world. Along the way, young readers discover how courage, determination, and hope can be stronger than fear.
Rather than turning a biography into a history lesson, the book shows that words can inspire change and that even a single voice can make a difference when it speaks with courage, respect, and conviction.
This book is part of the People of Our Time series, created for children aged 6 to 12.
Through true stories told in a simple and engaging way, the series introduces young readers to contemporary people whose courage, commitment, creativity, and compassion have helped make the world a better place.
Inside the book
Full-colour illustrations
A timeline of Malala's life
Facts about Pakistan and the Swat Valley
Quiz questions
Word games and puzzles
Activities about public speaking and communicating with confidence
A geography activity.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781105132384
- Category
- Children's
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Nina Corbil
Specifications
- Pages
- 36
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- Square (8.5 x 8.5 in / 216 x 216 mm)