‘I Am Malala’ bags Grammy Award
Audio version of book outpaces competition in ‘Best Children’s Album’ category.
The story, narrated by Neela Vaswani, details the daily challenges Malala faced growing up in a world transformed by terror. PHOTO: FILE
The audio version of Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai’s book, I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World, was honoured with the ‘Best Children’s Album’ Award at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, reported IANS.
The book has been narrated by Neela Vaswani under the label Hachette Audio. “I had no idea it was even possible for a children’s book to be nominated,” said Vaswani, a professor of creative writing, literature and cultural studies, Forbes reported.
I Am Malala is the memoir of a teenage girl, who risked her life for the right to go to school. Raised in Pakistan by an enlightened father and a mother from a political family, she was taught to stand up for what she believed in.
The story relates Malala’s bravery and determination in the face of extremism, detailing the daily challenges of growing up in a world transformed by terror. “I hope Malala is happy,” added Vaswani. “I’m thrilled to be a part of spreading her message further.”
Critically-acclaimed author Patricia McCormick served as contributor to the tale. The audio version was up against Appetite For Construction by The Pop Ups, Just Say Hi! by Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could, The Perfect Quirk by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, and Through The Woods by The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 10th, 2015.
The book has been narrated by Neela Vaswani under the label Hachette Audio. “I had no idea it was even possible for a children’s book to be nominated,” said Vaswani, a professor of creative writing, literature and cultural studies, Forbes reported.
I Am Malala is the memoir of a teenage girl, who risked her life for the right to go to school. Raised in Pakistan by an enlightened father and a mother from a political family, she was taught to stand up for what she believed in.
The story relates Malala’s bravery and determination in the face of extremism, detailing the daily challenges of growing up in a world transformed by terror. “I hope Malala is happy,” added Vaswani. “I’m thrilled to be a part of spreading her message further.”
Critically-acclaimed author Patricia McCormick served as contributor to the tale. The audio version was up against Appetite For Construction by The Pop Ups, Just Say Hi! by Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could, The Perfect Quirk by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, and Through The Woods by The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 10th, 2015.