Book details
Because I am a Girl: I Can Change the World (Plan International Canada Books, 2)
Description
Rosemary McCarney, President and CEO of Plan International Canada, has followed up the her popular picture book Every Day is Malala Day with a book for middle grade readers, also inspired by her international development work. Working with Plan, Rosemary helped craft its Because I am a Girl global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls' rights, and lift millions of girls out of poverty, and helped lead the charge for the United Nations to declare October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" - a day each year to recognize and advocate for girls' rights globally. This book illustrates the Because I am a Girl call to change by telling the stories of individual girls throughout the world. They tell us: "Because I am a girl, I eat if there is food left over when everyone is done" and "I am the poorest of the poor." The later stories are about hope, with chapters like "Because I am a girl, I will share what I know" and " I am the heart of my community" and "I can change the world." Illustrated with Plan's amazing photographs and including "Did You Know" fact sections.
Age
9-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Empowerment: The book serves as a source of inspiration and empowerment for girls and young women, highlighting the importance of gender equality and the powerful impact girls can have on the world when they are given equal opportunities.
- Awareness: Reading this book raises awareness about the challenges that girls face globally, including poverty, lack of education, and discrimination. It encourages readers to become advocates for change and to support initiatives that promote girls' rights.
- Educational: The book provides educational content about the various barriers to girls' education and success, and showcases real stories of girls from different countries, helping readers to learn about diverse cultures and the universal struggle for gender equality.
- Motivational: The stories of triumph and courage featured in the book motivate readers to believe in their own potential to make a difference. It serves as a reminder that every individual, regardless of age or gender, can contribute to creating a more just and equitable world.