Malala’s Magic Pencil

Malala Yousafzai recounts her own story and outlook through a wish for a magic pencil. She imagines using it to improve daily life: making people happy, removing the odor of garbage from her city, and giving herself more morning sleep. Her wish expands to addressing the world’s problems. The book follows her realization that a pencil with magical powers is not necessary for a person to make a positive difference in the world.