Paris Jackson has confirmed that her father Michael Jackson used books as currency during their childhood.

According to Paris, the King of Pop placed enormous importance on education, imagination, and personal growth. Rather than focusing only on toys or extravagant gifts, Michael Jackson reportedly rewarded his children with books and encouraged them to constantly learn about the world around them.

Paris explained that reading was deeply embedded in daily life inside the Jackson household. Her father believed knowledge was one of the greatest gifts a person could have, often challenging his children to finish books, explore new subjects, and discuss what they had learned.

“He made books feel valuable,” Paris shared in the interview. “It was almost like currency in our home.”