Adora Svitak
Adora Svitak
Adora Svitak is an American writer, public speaker, and activist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth15 October 1997
CountryUnited States of America
dream inspirational-life reality
In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.
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You must lend an ear today, because we are the leaders of tomorrow
motivational young-entrepreneurs world
There's no committee that says, 'This is the type of person who can change the world - and you can't.' Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step. The next step is figuring out how you're going to do it.
causes adults problem
Let's abolish the term 'childish' because adults normally cause the largest problems.
senior my-family persons
My family joke that I'm really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11.
reading three able
I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.
fun children thinking
Students read for tests and because their parents ask them to, but I think it's very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy.
enthusiasm popping bubbles
Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn't keep them from popping.
challenges attention pay
History is made every day. The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
negative-words adults way
A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.
daddy watches news
I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.
juniors matter messages
The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough.
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For kids like me, being called childish can be a frequent occurrence. Every time we make irrational demands, exhibit irresponsible behavior, or display any other signs of being normal American citizens, we are called childish.
exactly helps kids liked realised
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.