“Malala Yousafzai: The Girls’ Hero.” Glamour Magazine. October 2013.
Glamour magazine named Malala their woman of the year and in this article tells her story including background from before she was shot.
“Learn the Issue: Girls’ Education.” campaignforusa.org
This action topic provides some background information on the issue.
“Girl Up Teens Make a Difference: Exclusive Interview with Annie Gersh” by Tabby Biddle. huffingtonpost.com. January 10, 2012.
This article interviews Annie Gersh, a teenager advisor to Girl Up, an organization that recruits American girls toward empowering young women in developing countries (slightly more difficult text).
“Girls Gone Activist! How to Change the World Through Education.” by schoolgirlsunite.org. May 2009.
Review of book written through School Girls Unite by youth as a how-to guide using examples of activist work girls in the organization have done.
“The Other Malalas” by Anna Leach and Sam O’Neill. theguardian.com. December 12, 2013.
This interactive article interviews twelve young girls around the world about their work advocating for girls education.
“Case Studies.” Girls Rising Foundation. girlrising.com. 2012
Multiple case studies featuring girls telling personal stories about the importance of education in their lives.
“Global Girls’ Conversation Video Contest” letgirlslead.org.
This is a collection of videos submitted by girls around the world sharing the work they’ve been doing to make a difference in their communities. Transcripts in English are included.