Little People, Big Dreams®: Malala Yousafzai

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When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. Malala loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out, which made her a target for violence. Still, she resolved to become an activist for girls' education. This story of the education advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate features a fact and photo section at the back.