| For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story Contributor(s): Langston-George, Rebecca (Author), Bock, Janna Rose (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1491465565 ISBN-13: 9781491465561 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014041434 |
| Lexile Measure: 720 |
| Series: Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.7" W x 10.7" (0.40 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175045 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban's rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. This powerful true story of how one brave girl named Malala changed the world proves that one person really can make a difference. |
Contributor Bio(s): Langston-George, Rebecca Ann: - Rebecca Langston-George is a middle school language arts teacher who also trains teachers in writing instruction. Her articles, poetry and puzzles have appeared in many children's magazines. When she's not at the keyboard Rebecca volunteers for the local chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is also a past president of the Kern Reading Association. The granddaughter of a fabulous flapper, Rebecca lives in Bakersfield, California. |