Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

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Malala’s Magic Pencil

Title: Malala’s Magic Pencil

Author: Malala Yousafzai

Illustrator: Kerascoët

Publisher: Puffin (2017)

ISBN: 978-0241322567

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.”

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Penguin: Malala’s Magic Pencil Key Stage 2 Teaching Resources

Peace One Day: The Peace One Day Primary Education Resource
UNICEF: What is Peace? resources

National Education Association: International Day Of Peace Resources
Teach Human Rights: Stand with Malala for Girls’ Education Worldwide
National Geographic: He Named Me Malala – Educational Resources to Accompany the Film
Malala Fund: #withMalala Educator & Parent Toolkit
Send a Cow: The Story of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai Official Website
Malala Yousafzai Twitter
Kerascoët Official Website
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