manu_sea_of_books's review against another edition
4.0
Bought this book for my godaughter because I want her to know that she can change the world for the better, that she can be part of it one day (if she wants to), she just needs to believe it. And so I want her to be conscious not only about the reality of other girls around the world but also about the strength that her voice and words can have! And to learn to use them right and to fight for the right causes.
This story and the values present in it are so important be learned at an young age. I hope she enjoys it as much as me
This story and the values present in it are so important be learned at an young age. I hope she enjoys it as much as me
mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely aspirational. Finally, after reading several poor-quality picturebooks telling the story of Malala, along comes a picturebook written by Malala herself and illustrated by Kerascoet. I loved both elements equally and think the illustrator did a wonderful job of making powerful points about the problems in Pakistan, implicitly. The narrative is so well written and accessible and the illustrations have an almost cartoon-like appeal which carry no humour but a sense of reality that makes the story feel distant enough for the younger reader to question and explore and yet real enough to reflect on. Everyone should read this story and when they're older, they should then read her extended autobiography too.
cur1z's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Inspirational
msgabbythelibrarian's review
5.0
What a beautiful picture book adaptation of "I Am Malala." I adore this book for youngsters. No, there is not illustrations of her shooting (but the solid black page has impact.) The gold pencil drawings bring an added beauty to the page.
Malala's story of peace, nonviolence, and the power of words is one that frankly should ALWAYS be told. I would love to see this in every school room in America. Rising above hate.
Malala's story of peace, nonviolence, and the power of words is one that frankly should ALWAYS be told. I would love to see this in every school room in America. Rising above hate.
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
A picture book version of the author's longer prose autobiography. Simple and direct, it tells the same story in an approachable fashion. With a short but decent afterword. Good enough art, good enough writing. And with a message worth hearing. And yet should hold up to re-reading.