KidScoop Media Interviews Malala Yousafzai
On October 14, 2025, youth journalists from KidScoop Media connected with education activist Malala Yousafzai over Zoom to discuss her new memoir, Finding My Way.
The Memoir: Finding My Way
Finding My Way chronicles Malala’s experiences as a student at Oxford University. It explores the joys and challenges she faced, including balancing her advocacy for education with her academic responsibilities, her developing approach to mental health and self-care, and her personal journey of falling in love. The memoir offers an insightful look into her life and perspective, enriching the genre of personal memoirs.
Reflections on Public Scrutiny
During the interview and in her memoir, Malala spoke about the intense public attention she has received growing up as a girls’ education activist:
“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.”
Balancing Criticism and Focus
Malala emphasized the importance of filtering criticism by embracing constructive feedback that aids her mission while disregarding negativity that distracts from her goals.
Author’s Summary: Malala Yousafzai’s memoir offers a profound and candid glimpse into her university years and the resilience required to navigate public life as a dedicated advocate for education.