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

There’s no one who has been living for centuries. – Malala Yousafzai

In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It’s their normal life. But in other part of the world, we are starving for education… it’s like a precious gift. It’s like a diamond. – Malala Yousafzai

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy. – Malala Yousafzai

Books can capture injustices in a way that stays with you and makes you want to do something about them. That’s why they are so powerful. – 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