Because I Am a Girl
I can change the world
by Rosemary McCarney; Jen Albaugh;
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Pub Date Oct 11 2014 | Archive Date Oct 29 2015
Description
From the author of Every Day is Malala Day. Because I am a Girl is a global initiative from Plan International to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan helped the UN declare October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" to recognize and advocate for girls’ rights globally. This book illustrates the Because I am Girl call to change by telling stories of girls around the world. They begin by telling 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.” But it ends with the inspiring section “Because I am a Girl, I can change the world.” Each part begins with one real girl’s story, illustrated with Plan’s amazing photographs.
Advance Praise
"A clear call for change as well as a chorus of affirmation that change is possible." - Kirkus Reviews
"...upbeat and empowering." - Quill and Quire
"Young readers may overall appreciate the spirit of the book’s overall optimistic outlook and the initiative’s driving principle that girls can change the world." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"At times heartbreaking, but, ultimately, hopeful, this book is well suited to middle school readers." - CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"This beautifully photographed book should adorn the shelves of every classroom and library and should be shared with children in the junior and middle grades throughout the world to increase awareness of the Because I am a Girl movement." - Canadian Children's Book News
"The title says it all; this matter-of-fact collection of biographies of girls around the world shines a light on third-world problems and the brave girls and other folks who are trying to find the solutions....Overall, this book would be a great fit for both school and public libraries." - Kutztown University Book Review
"Together with Plan International, Rosemary McCarney and Jen Albaugh deliver an informative and thought-provoking look at the lives of eight young girls around the world that will warm your heart while stirring up concern.... Readers will be inspired to have a positive impact on the world around them, to stand up for what is right and have a voice." - ETFO Voice (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario)
"...upbeat and empowering." - Quill and Quire
"Young readers may overall appreciate the spirit of the book’s overall optimistic outlook and the initiative’s driving principle that girls can change the world." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"At times heartbreaking, but, ultimately, hopeful, this book is well suited to middle school readers." - CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"This beautifully photographed book should adorn the shelves of every classroom and library and should be shared with children in the junior and middle grades throughout the world to increase awareness of the Because I am a Girl movement." - Canadian Children's Book News
"The title says it all; this matter-of-fact collection of biographies of girls around the world shines a light on third-world problems and the brave girls and other folks who are trying to find the solutions....Overall, this book would be a great fit for both school and public libraries." - Kutztown University Book Review
"Together with Plan International, Rosemary McCarney and Jen Albaugh deliver an informative and thought-provoking look at the lives of eight young girls around the world that will warm your heart while stirring up concern.... Readers will be inspired to have a positive impact on the world around them, to stand up for what is right and have a voice." - ETFO Voice (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781927583449 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
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