KidScoop Media Interviews Malala Yousafzai
On October 14, 2025, youth journalists from KidScoop Media had the chance to speak with 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, detailing both the joys and challenges she faced. The memoir covers her efforts to balance education advocacy with academic responsibilities, her evolving relationship with mental health and self-care, and her journey of falling in love. It offers an insightful view into her life and perspective, contributing meaningfully to the memoir genre.
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.”
She reflected on growing up under intense public scrutiny as a girls' education activist and how she navigates criticism by focusing on constructive feedback and filtering out negativity that doesn’t support her mission.
Interview Insights
- Discussion centered on balancing activism and personal growth during her time at Oxford.
- Malala shared her thoughts on mental health and self-care in a high-pressure environment.
- The interview highlighted her maturity in handling public challenges with resilience.
Author’s summary: Malala’s memoir and interview reveal her journey as a student activist managing the pressures of public life, mental health, and personal growth with inspiring resilience.