On the day when I was shot, all of my friends’ faces were covered, except mine. – Malala Yousafzai

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

Honor your daughters. They are honorable. – Malala Yousafzai

I want education for the sons and the daughters of all the extremists, especially the Taliban. – Malala Yousafzai

There are many problems, but I think there is a solution to all these problems; it’s just one, and it’s education. – Malala Yousafzai

I like writers who can show me worlds I know nothing about, but my favorites are those who create characters or worlds which feel realistic and familiar to me, or who can make me feel inspired. – Malala Yousafzai