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 speak not for myself but for those without voice… those who have fought for their rights… their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated. – Malala Yousafzai

All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one. – Malala Yousafzai

If you go anywhere, even paradise, you will miss your home. – Malala Yousafzai

I’m not a character like Rapunzel or Cinderella; my story looks like any other. – Malala Yousafzai

My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’ – Malala Yousafzai