Malala Yousafzai, often referred to mononymously as Malala, is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. Wikipedia
10 Books Recommended by Malala Yousafzai
The Alchemist
The Alchemist is a 1988 novel by Paulo Coelho.
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Malala Yousafzai answered ‘The Alchemist‘ when asked ‘What’s the best book you’ve ever read?‘ (Source)
“All students should read The Kite Runner. It shows you should not judge other people by external things. And it shows loyalty and friendship.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
“It’s a short book, but it is filled with so much. It really reflects the situation of 1930s America. I was fascinated to learn how women were treated at the time, and what life was like for poor itinerant workers.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
A Thousand Splendid Suns
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 book by Khaled Hosseini.
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Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai mentioned this book when asked ‘If you could require the prime minister of Pakistan to read one book, what would it be?‘ (Source)
A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time is a 1988 book by Stephen Hawking.
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Malala Yousafzai
“I read it during a period when life in Swat was very hard. I distracted myself from the fear and terrorism by thinking about things like how the universe began and whether time travel is possible. I enjoy science, and I’m a very curious person. I always want to know the reason behind everything, big or small.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
The Little Prince
The Little Prince is a 1943 novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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Malala Yousafzai
“It is a very clever book, and in the beginning it’s extremely funny.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner is a novel by Deborah Ellis. It was first published in 2000.
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Malala Yousafzai
“The book tells the story of a young girl who takes on the challenge of saving her family. I think it’s important for girls everywhere to learn how women are treated in some societies. But even though Parvana is treated as lesser than boys and men, she never feels that way. She believes in herself and is stronger to fight against hunger, fear and war. Girls like her are an inspiration. The Breadwinner reminds us how courageous and strong women are around the world.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a novel by L. Frank Baum. It was first published in 1900.
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Malala Yousafzai
“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the first book I read in the hospital. I had been having headaches and couldn’t read or focus properly for a while. It is a lovely book, and it was given to me by Gordon Brown — he sent me 25 books, and this was my favorite.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
“I was gripped by this series and couldn’t drag myself away from it. Ellis beautifully captures childhood in war-torn Afghanistan and Pakistan. The stories are very moving.” – Malala Yousafzai (Source)
Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan
Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan: The Martyr Who Founded RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan is a book by Melody Ermachild Chavis.
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Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai mentioned this book when asked ‘If you could require the prime minister of Pakistan to read one book, what would it be?‘ (Source)
Books Written by Malala Yousafzai
We Are Displaced
We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World is a 2019 book by Malala Yousafzai.
Malala
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls’ Rights is a 2018 book by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick.
I Am Malala
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban is a 2013 book by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb.
