What's Hot: Heroes Among Us

Heroes embody values such as selflessness, courage, and service to others and society. These books represent just a sampling of the many ways individuals - both ordinary and famous - have achieved, excelled, and made us all proud.
 

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1. I am Malala: the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban

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Author:
Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
Formats:
Book, Audiobook, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the...