Malala’s Magic Pencil

Written by Malala Yousafzai
Illustrated by Kerascoet

Suitable for: 5-7 years (Key stage 1), 7-11 years (Key stage 2)

Sponsored by: The David Laing Foundation

Available braille grades: Grade 1, Grade 2

Malala’s Magic Pencil is the story of a young girl living in Pakistan who wished that she had a magic pencil so that she could improve the lives of others. She would use it to draw a new dress for her mother or a football for her brothers. Malala enjoys learning and is shocked to discover that not all boys and girls are as lucky as her as some, in her country, have to work rather than go to school. She decides that her pencil could be put to better use – to tell the world how to create peace and harmony. She learnt that when you find your voice, every pencil can be magic. This book is written by Malala Yousafzai the Pakistani activist, who was the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The audio guide is read by Mina Anwar. And ‘Malala’s Letter’ is read by Dúaa Karim.

Listen to an audio clip

What's inside

• A picture book with braille pages and 3 raised tactile images
• Audio descriptions with music and sound effects in your chosen format of either CD or USB
• An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box