I Am Malala is an autobiography written by Malala Yousafzai. The book follows the life of
Malala and her family. Malala was born in Swat Valley, Pakistan. As the Taliban begins to
invade Pakistan, they take rights from women and girls. When the Taliban tried to take away
girls’ rights to education, Malala and her father began to speak out. She became an important
figure and activist in girl’s rights, so much so that the Taliban shot her to silence her. Malala’s
recovery is long and difficult, but now she has the world’s attention. Malala was one of the first
to speak out in Pakistan. She was able to inspire many others all across the world. I would
recommend this book. I like that it is something the world is still dealing with. The Taliban is still
an incredibly real threat to girls and women in Pakistan. This book addresses these issues and
calls us to stand up for what we believe in.