We are thrilled that this year's Go Big Read, the Madison's community read book, is "I am Malala." Mark your calendar and plan to attend the talk by Shiza Shahid, the co-founder of the Malala Fund, who will be speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Union South at Varsity Hall at 7:00pm. Malala Yousafzai received Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award on September 17, 2013. Click here for more information. Shahid was recently named one of TIME magazine’s “30 Under 30 World Changers” and to Forbes “30 Under 30″ list of social entrepreneurs.The book is beautifully written from the perspective of this young Pakistani education activist. She tells the story of her village in the SWAT district, her passion for education, her inspiring story of survival, and her commitment to the education of children everywhere. This book is available everywhere... libraries, bookstores, and online. It is also available as an audio book, electronic book, and old-fashioned hard copy. Enjoy! And, see you in October!
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