This book tells the story of malalas life and family, from the time of. I am malala by malala yousafzai 20142015 book of the year. Please register in advance we have a limited number of copies of this title, but if you are unable to borrow a copy from us, we will be. I am not too sure how much of this book can actually be attributed to malala herself. Book club discussion questions, je byrne i am malala discussion questions. The idea of an amw book club has been tossed around with book titles selected to generate discussions that support the amw mission of supporting women in their efforts to develop talents and pursue knowledge. I organise a book club by the name of the feminist orchestra. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. The capital of swat is saidu sharif, but the main town in the swat valley is mingora. I am malala book club discussion guide love patricia mccormick.
I m just wrapping up four hours of parent teacher conferences so the book club discussion on i am malala will go up first thing in the morning. For instance, when relatives arrive for a visit, the. Youngestever nobel peace prize winner in pictures swat valley pakistan is a valley and an administrative district in the khyber pakhtunkhwa near the pakistanafghanistan border. Im just wrapping up four hours of parent teacher conferences so the book club discussion on i am malala will go up first thing in the. Malala has said, let us pick up our book and our pens. Then i finished reading i am malala by malala yousafzai with christina lamb. Since this was a book club read, i should mention that my book club had a really wonderful discussion about the book. Malala writes, it was my grandmothers faith in my father that gave him the courage to find his own proud path he could travel along. This discussion is open to anyone from grade 6 through adult. I knew malala s story, but i was consistently struck to hear it from her perspective and to hear how optimistic she was. Do you want to do the same thing we did with the last book, read on. The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban by malala yousafzai and journalist christina lamb and the newlyreleased documentary he named me malala by oscarwinning filmmaker. Apr 20, 2017 since this was a book club read, i should mention that my book club had a really wonderful discussion about the book. I am malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in.
I am malala by malala yousafzai book club discussion guide. In 1989 when the book the satanic verses by salman rushdie caused such a stir in the islamic world, how did malalas father respond. I also knew that things were not great for women in the middle east. This book tells the story of malala s life and family, from the time of her birth through winning the nobel peace prize. Written by the youngest recipient of the nobel peace prize, the book is a story that will inspire everyone. I am malala discussion questions green mountain womens book. I am malala book discussion scotch plains public library. Do you want to do the same thing we did with the last book, read on our own time and discuss it when everyone is finished or would you like me to make a reading schedule and post discussion questions every week. I am so excited for our book club discussion today.
Book club kit discussion guide i am malala by malala yousafzai back bay books. It is an excellent discussion book, and i think would also be interesting to discuss in a classroom setting. And, in 2014, she won the prestigious nobel peace prize. These questions can also be used as study guide questions or for a quiz. Throughout the book, malala provides a window into pashtun culture by providing examples of pashtun traditions. How does reading this book compare to reading news. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Earlier this week when i began planning this blog entry in my head, i noticed that humans of new york hony was in pakistan and i thought to myself, now this is a perfect feature to this months book club discussion. Malala is obviously a committed muslim and believes a broad education helps interpret the quran for the benefit of all. Nine country studies from africa and asia are discussed to exemplify the progress. Jul 30, 2016 trust me, i know as a white female from a middle class family i am privileged. Im just wrapping up four hours of parent teacher conferences so the book club discussion on i am malala will go up first thing in the morning. I am malala chapter questions and blog answer the questions in complete sentences on loose leaf as you complete the chapters. The story of the girl who stood up for education and.
Want to read more and get involved with the discussions surrounding feminism. What is the authors point of view and purpose in i am malala. I am malala by malala yousafzai with christina lamb. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban, christina lamb, malala yousafzai i am malala. I am malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.
All enjoyed learning about pakistan and hearing positive things about the countrys beauty, people, and culture. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion. At a young age, malala made a significant impact on the world. I am malala discussion questions by keith bergstrom were kicking off our summer reading program with i am malala, by malala yousafzai, the story of a young woman who was shot by the taliban because of her dedication to education. Outside of these sessions, they can take part in a classroom discussion group and message the teacher. The diary of a young girl by anne frank night by elie wiesel i am malala by malala yousafzai the glass. This book tells the story of malalas life and family, from the time of her birth through winning the nobel peace prize. Marie arana is the author of the memoir american chica and. Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful spring morning and are ready for some great discussiont this evening. Suggested discussion questions for i am malala by malala yousafzai.
Would you have had the bravery that malala exhibited and continues to exhibit. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. I am malala prestwick house summer reading book club. Ask and answer questions about the novel or view study guides, literature essays and more. It is the upper valley of the swat river, which rises in the hindu kush range. Malala was refused to be silent about the right for public education even when her town was taken over by the taliban. Jul 02, 2018 i am malala questions for discussion at the onset of her story, malala reveals the constant threat that terrorists placed upon female students. Discussion was animated and some book club members were clearly moved by the book. Be sure to also check out our book club discussion guide using the link below. Talk about the role of malalas parents, especially her father, ziauddin. Most leaders dont even know the game they are in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. Oct 12, 2017 pw spoke with the nobel peace prizewinning and bestselling author about addressing complex topics for picture book readers. At the onset of her story, malala reveals the constant threat that terrorists placed upon female students.
I am malala, by malala yousafzai everyone loved this book. Below are the discussion questions for i am malala. I am malala discussion questions present perfect book club. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Can i be honest here and say im actually pretty impressed with myself that i am posting my book club recap when i said i was going to post it. Sold by patricia mccormick book club discussion guide you may also enjoy. Malala s relationship with her parents, particularly her father, is arguably one of the most important factors in malala s story. Our first book will be i am malala by malala yousafzai. Honestly, i had a hard time finding questions and finally had to steal some from another book club. Malala yousafzai was shot by the taliban one year ago for speaking out about her right and the right of every child to an education. The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban by malala yousafzai and journalist christina lamb and the newlyreleased documentary he named me malala by oscarwinning filmmaker davis guggenheim an inconvenient truth. Included are 49 questions that can be used to complete a book club or literature circle on i am malala by malala yousafzai.
I am guessing that there are less of you that read i am malala than read last months the husbands secret, but thats okay. Malala is obviously a committed muslim and believes a broad education helps interpret the quran for themore this book does not speak against islam. One fellow didnt realize it was a memoir he thought it was fiction. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Theyre like having inclass notes for every discussion. Pw spoke with the nobel peace prizewinning and bestselling author about addressing complex topics for picture book readers. For tonight, though, i wanted to make sure to post some discussion questions to get all of our brains in gear for the discussion tomorrow.
About how the taliban has infiltrated malalas swat valley. I am malala questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on i am malala. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also, consider these litlovers talking points to help start a discussion for i am malala. I am malala discussion questions green mountain womens.
Join the discussion with the prestwick house summer reading book club. The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban is her story. Written by malala yousafzai, she is the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban. Mar 10, 2014 in many ways she may be the most wellknown teenager in the world. The ideology and argumentation seem to some straight from her father indeed large parts of the book describe the fathers life and career, much of which malala herself cannot have witnessed. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. If you were her parents, would you have encouraged her to write and speak out. Be sure to also check out our i am malala webquest.
She wrote a book, i am malala, that became a bestseller. She says, i wasnt scared, but i kept making sure the gate was locked. If you are unable to assign the entire book for the. I am malala brings up so many discussion topics that we couldve talked about all night long. I knew malalas story, but i was consistently struck to hear it from her perspective and to hear how optimistic she was. I am malala by malala yousafzai book club discussion guide by. In a memoir that draws on her diary entries, malala yousafzai writes in first person. The story of the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban, by malala yousafzai published october 8, 20. They enjoyed the story and were amazed by malala s bravery and resilience. Additionally, students will be guided to geographical context for the memoir.
Trust me, i know as a white female from a middle class family i am privileged. The question and answer section for i am malala is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. I understand that the book at times was hard to get through, but hopefully this post will inspire you to read it. Malalas relationship with her parents, particularly her father, is arguably one of the most important factors in malalas story. The story of the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban is an autobiographical book by malala yousafzai, cowritten with christina lamb. I dont know if these are what is in the book i have the kindle version or not. The story of the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the taliban. How does malala describe the affect of the growing taliban presence in. I am malala discussion questions colorado virtual library. Were kicking off our summer reading program with i am malala, by malala yousafzai, the story of a young woman who was shot by the taliban because of her dedication to education.
I am malala webquest by bostons and books teachers pay teachers. Suggested discussion questions for i am malala by malala. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Malala continues to inspire people all over the world to speak out against injustice. She is a pakistani school pupil and education activist from the town of mingora in the swat district of pakistans northwestern khyber pakhtunkhwa province. In honor of womens history month, join us to discuss the book i am malala, the story of a girl who stood up for her right to an education, written by nobel peace prize laureate malala yousafzai. You must also post in the virtual book club where it is noted. Oct 25, 2018 can i be honest here and say im actually pretty impressed with myself that i am posting my book club recap when i said i was going to post it. I am malala webquest by bostons and books teachers pay.
Malala was refused to be silent about the right for public education even when her. Malala grew up in a beautiful area of pakistan called swat with soaring snowcapped mountains towering over the narrow valley that is home to her village. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources. I come from a country that was created at midnight. This webquest is a great introductory exercise to the memoir i am malala by malala yousafzai. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also, consider these litlovers talking points to help start a discussion for i am malala 1. Talk about the role of malala s parents, especially her father, ziauddin. What is it about her story that has touched so many people.