“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.”

Pakistani education activist and producer

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and producer of film and television, known for advocating for the rights of women and children to attend school. Born in the Swat district, she became an international figure for her campaign against restrictions on girls’ education. She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history, winning the Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17. She is also the second Pakistani and the only Pashtun to receive a Nobel Prize. Her work has grown into a wider movement, and she has been described as Pakistan’s most prominent citizen.