And when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
ADORA SVITAKAs children, we have a tenuous idea of love.
More Adora Svitak Quotes
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Since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world.
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Everything from championing literacy and youth voice to raising awareness about world hunger.
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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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I realise I’m still a child, though I do feel older.
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So in that respect I could be called one, although I don’t think I’ll go off the rails.
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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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Not just for me, but for everyone.
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I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement.
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Our words can have power that we don’t think we have in everyday life.
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Where no girl is denied access to education, for instance.
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We’re ignorant of our past.
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Young people are often asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives.
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I was thrilled to be able to read at three.
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If you pursued something that you felt strongly about, then I call that success.
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To show that you truly care, you listen.
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