SOCSD afforded an amazing opportunity for students in grades 5-8. Malala Yousafzai spoke to our students about the importance of education and especially for girls. She has a new book called, We are Displaced. Please read or listen (scroll to the bottom of page) to her biography – Malala Yousafzai. Watch an interview with her below.
“Malala is a symbol of hope and an inspirational role model, particularly for girls. On her 16th birthday, she gave a passionate speech to the United Nations. She was inundated with awards, culminating in the ultimate honor in 2014, the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Read more here:
- Kids Rights – Malala
- Biography – Malala
- Time – Malala
- Time for Kids: Heroic Returns
- CBS interview “We are Displaced”
What amazed you most about Malala? Post your comment to this blog.
it is amazing that Malala wasnt scared to get shot right in the head.
What I thought was really brave about Malala,s actions was standing up for herself, even when almost everyone was against her opinion.
I’m Amazed that Malala survived being shot!
The thing that is most amazing about malala is when she got shot and she was not even scared all she was worried about was getting educated.
The most amazing thing was when she standed up for her.
I am amazed about Malala because she is not scared of getting shot. She is scared of not having school.
One thing that Malala did that amazed me was that Malala can speak in 3 different languages!
I’m amazed that Malala has done so many amazing things. But the one that I think was the most inspiring was when she recovered from being shot in the head, and this doesn’t have to do with the question but I can’t belive that the woman couldn’t make music, dance, or even watch a movie.
The thing that suprised me most about malala is that she is only scared of not getting the education that she dreamed of.
I am amazed that she was brave enough to talk against the Taliban.
It was amazing when she was so brave when she got shot in the head