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The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything.In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country.And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice, she would not keep quiet. Malala traveled around the world to speak to girls and boys, to teachers, reporters, presidents, and queens - to anyone who would listen - and advocated for the right to education and equality of opportunity for every person. She would shout so that those without a voice could be heard. So everyone could be as free as a bird.Free as a Bird is the inspiring true story of a fearless girl and the father who taught her to soar.
About the Author
Lina Maslo is an author and illustrator with a degree in Art from New College of Florida.Though she spent most of her childhood in Florida, she was born in Ukraine and came to the United States at the age of five. She loves stories about courage and perseverance--about people overcoming great odds to meet their destiny. Lina's debut book, FREE AS A BIRD: THE STORY OF MALALA, is a Library Guild Selection, as well as a 2019 CCBC Choice and the winner of the MLK Living the Dream Book Award. ?Lina lives with her husband and children in South Carolina. She is an active member of the SCBWI. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter @linamaslo.
