Jaimie Farrell answers “I would like some comparison on the young...”

Amanda Stafinski asked this question about I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World: Young Reader's Edition: Library Edition:

I would like some comparison on the young reader vs. the "adult" version.

Jaimie Farrell The young reader version tells the story in a manner that is engaging yet still enlightening for younger readers. It includes just enough background i…moreThe young reader version tells the story in a manner that is engaging yet still enlightening for younger readers. It includes just enough background in the political and cultural that children can place themselves in Malala's shoes without getting immersed in topics that can take away from her story. The adult version gets into a level of detail of Malala's story that helps the adult reader further understand the underlying issues that we have been exposed to at a personal level that a mature reader can appreciate and help enhance the story. I think as an adult reading both books gives you a broader perspective of both the child view and adult view. If you are running a multi-leveled reader book club. Assign both and allow the discussion to unfold.(less)

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