WORLD NEWS | Malala Yousafzai is writing a new book, her ‘most personal’

NEW YORK, April 17 (AP) — Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is writing a new memoir, the latest from the young activist from Pakistan , she is known for advocating for girls’ education and surviving a Taliban assassination attempt. teenager.

Atria Books, owned by Simon & Schuster, announced the memoir on Monday. It currently has no title and no scheduled release date.

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Yousafzai’s previous books include the million-selling I Am Malala: A Girl’s Story, published in 2013, a year before she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at age 17. After graduating from Oxford, she married Asser Malik, manager of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Her production company, Extracurricular, has a deal with Apple TV+ for a wide range of film and television projects.

“The last few years of my life have been a remarkable transition and all the pain and joy that comes with growing up,” Yousafzai, 25, said in a statement released by Atria.

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“This is my most personal book to date, and I hope readers find validation, comfort, and insight in my story.”

Atria calls the new book an “inspiring story of recovery and finding identity, a candid exploration of her coming of age in the public spotlight, and an intimate look at her life today.” Young readers and a picture book edition are also planned . (Associated Press)

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