Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history.

Malala Yousafzai, 17, became known around the world when she was shot by the Taliban for speaking out against their oppression of women and girls, especially when it came to education.

The teenage activist published a book, "I Am Malala," last year and was nominated for but did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This, however, was Yousafzai's year, making her the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history.