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.

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

I would say that kids are great in many ways, because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to 'this costs too much' or 'that's impossible.'

Our words can have power that we don't think we have in everyday life - anyone can make a difference.

All that you need to become an entrepreneur and change the world is a working brain - and pretty much nothing else.

Since the age of four, I've been exploring what I can do with the written word: everything from championing literacy and youth voice to raising awareness about world hunger.

Let's abolish the term 'childish' because adults normally cause the largest problems.