J.K. Rowling introduces Malala at Edinburgh Book Festival
J.K. Rowling made a surprise appearance today at the Edinburgh Book Festival to introduce teenager and education activist Malala Yousafzai.
Malala, who was speaking to a group of 600 school children, is a remarkably inspiring young woman, who is seeking to change education for girls across the world. Malala has recently released a young reader version of her story, called I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World.
J.K. Rowling’s presence at the event emerged on Twitter this morning, along with a number of pictures:
@edbookfest In conversation with #Malala on being the most influential 17yr old alive. Who to intro us? @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/y7NCahoqP7
— Nelufar Hedayat (@N_Hedayat) August 25, 2014
“#Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.” ~@jk_rowling https://t.co/ZSnBmyvTYG #IamMalala pic.twitter.com/7N9jdzurXR
— Edinburgh Book Fest (@edbookfest) August 25, 2014
To see next big change (every child going to school) we need to become the change ourselves & bring the change~Malala pic.twitter.com/K4TZclJal0
— Edinburgh Book Fest (@edbookfest) August 25, 2014
Just said goodbye to Malala after her incredible session for 600 schoolchildren at @edbookfest. @jk_rowling did a moving, heartfelt intro.
— Nick Barley (@nickbarleyedin) August 25, 2014
Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world. It is a real honour for me to introduce her at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Find out more about Malala and her cause here.
I am Malala, both the adult and young reader editions, is available in most bookstores, as well as online at Amazon and other online retailers.
Was anyone lucky enough to be there? Let us know!