I discovered Deborah Ellis’s books in the school library after my head teacher encouraged me to go beyond the school curriculum and look for books I might enjoy. – Malala Yousafzai

I don’t want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up. – Malala Yousafzai

In every country, politics is considered to be a waste of time. – Malala Yousafzai

Many girls do not go to school because of poverty. – Malala Yousafzai

We must tell girls their voices are important. – Malala Yousafzai

In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflict stop children to go to their schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering. – Malala Yousafzai