Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Defender of Free Speech (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536219180)

For budding young activists, the true story of an intrepid Maltese woman who followed her calling to be an investigative journalist--and refused to back down.

As a little girl, Daphne wanted to be a writer, to be brave and use words and pictures to share important stories about her country, Malta. Growing up, she always had her nose in books, which she said taught her never to let other people think for her. As she got older, when she saw bad things happening in her country, she believed she could change people's lives through peaceful protest. She would ultimately follow her dream by working for a national newspaper, becoming an influential and courageous political journalist who took on criminals the only way she knew how--through her writing. In the end, despite increasingly dangerous--and ultimately fatal--efforts by her adversaries to silence her, Daphne made a difference and was an inspiration to all who believe in freedom of speech and the power of the press. In this compelling picture book, followed by a biographical note, debut author-illustrator Gattaldo explores the life and legacy of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a fearless advocate for truth and justice.

Author: Gattaldo
ISBN-10: 1536219185
ISBN-13: 9781536219180
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.60w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021
Booklist 09/01/2021 pg. 62
School Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 102
Publishers Weekly 10/18/2021