KidScoop Media Interviews Malala Yousafzai
On October 14, 2025, youth journalists from KidScoop Media had the chance to interview education activist Malala Yousafzai via Zoom about her new memoir Finding My Way.
About the Memoir
Finding My Way explores Malala’s experiences as a student at Oxford University, sharing the joys and obstacles she faced during this formative time. The memoir delves into how she balanced her education advocacy with academic demands, navigated her mental health and self-care, and experienced falling in love. It offers readers a candid glimpse into her life and perspectives, enriching the genre of personal memoirs.
Malala’s Reflections on Public Scrutiny
“I have come against criticism, comments my whole life. And you know, I have now grown through it… You know, I try to take any positive um, you know, good recommendation that can be helpful, but then there’s a lot that is not helpful at all and doesn’t add anything to the mission that I am focused on. So, sometimes, the best way is to avoid it.”
Both in her memoir and during the interview, Malala spoke about the challenges of growing up under intense public attention as a girls’ education activist.
Summary
Malala’s memoir shares a heartfelt account of her university years, highlighting her resilience and focus despite public scrutiny and personal challenges.