When I was little, I thought everyone in the world liked to read because it was so fun. But then I realised that was not exactly true. I want other kids to read and write more all over the world, because it helps them to understand things better. Adora Svitak funhelpkid share on social
History is made every day. The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it. Adora Svitak attentionchallengeday Change image and share on social
We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out. Adora Svitak characteristicconnectioneasy Change image and share on social
If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world around us and less ignorant. Adora Svitak awareendignorant Change image and share on social
As children, we have a tenuous idea of love; we often try to quantify it with how much we feel seen and heard. Adora Svitak childfeelhear Change image and share on social
Success on the front of women's rights will look like a world not only with obvious advances - where no girl is denied access to education, for instance - but also one with more subtle changes in how we regard gender and gender stereotypes. Adora Svitak accessadvancedeny share on social
I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. I recently did an on-line test called 'What's Your True Age?' My result was 50-60 years old. Adora Svitak agecallchild Change image and share on social
Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children, I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, 'Flying Fingers,' debuted; since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world. Adora Svitak bookchildclass share on social