Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai promotes gender roles, perspectives, courage, resilience and education.

Growing up in Pakistan, Malala wished for a magic pencil to draw things that would make people happy and improve their lives. Her experiences in Pakistan inspired her to help change the world through her actions, words and writings. “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”

Illustrator: Kerascoët

Publisher: Puffin (2017)

ISBN: 978-0241322567

Teaching Resources: Malala’s Magic Pencil

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

Kerascoët Official Website
Malala Fund: #withMalala Educator & Parent Toolkit
Malala Yousafzai Official Website
National Education Association: International Day Of Peace Resources
National Geographic: He Named Me Malala – Educational Resources to Accompany the Film
Peace One Day: The Peace One Day Primary Education Resource
Penguin: Malala’s Magic Pencil Key Stage 2 Teaching Resources
Read Across America: Questions for Discussion or Reflective Writing
Send a Cow: The Story of Malala Yousafzai
Teach Human Rights: Stand with Malala for Girls’ Education Worldwide
Teaching With Picture Books: Free Lesson Plan & Activities
UNICEF: What is Peace? resources
World Book Day: Teaching guides – Malala’s Magic Pencil: Teaching Guide
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Books by Malala Yousafzai & Kerascoët

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Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai