Malala Yousafzai. How could a name so powerful mean nothing to so many? You may not know this girl's story, so you're about to find out. The day: October 9, 2013. The place: Pakistan. That was when a 15 year old girl was shot in the left side of her face by the Taliban. Malala had been fighting for girls' education. The Taliban didn't even think girls\women should be able to go outside. Malala came so close to dying it's a miracle she lives to this day. For more information read I Am Malala co-written by Patricia Mccormick.