KidScoop Media Interviews Malala Yousafzai
On October 14, 2025, youth journalists from KidScoop Media interviewed education activist Malala Yousafzai via Zoom about her new memoir, Finding My Way.
About the Memoir
Finding My Way explores Malala’s experience as a student at Oxford University, highlighting the joys and challenges she faced during this time. The memoir covers topics such as balancing her education advocacy with academic work, her evolving approach to mental health and self-care, and her personal experiences including falling in love.
Malala’s Reflection 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.”
In both the interview and her memoir, Malala reflects on the challenges of growing up under intense public attention as an advocate for girls’ education.
Her memoir offers a thoughtful perspective on these experiences and is a valuable addition to the genre.
Author’s summary: Malala’s memoir reveals her journey balancing activism, personal growth, and mental health while navigating public scrutiny during her student years at Oxford.