Sharing the stories of five girls in five different countries whose lives are overshadowed by violence and injustice, just because they’re female, this heartbreaking but also inspiring book shows how their individual experiences are different, but their desire for freedom and equality is universal. Illustrations.
When you’re born a girl, some parts of the world are kinder places to grow up in than others.
Meet Kaneila, Jade, Mahnoosh, Makena and Luisa. They are five girls in five different countries whose lives are overshadowed by violence and injustice, just because they are female. These girls navigate the challenges and horrors of period poverty, female genital mutilation, lack of access to education, body shaming and femicide. The stories are heartbreaking but also inspiring, as the girls are surrounded by people who bring hope and speak out for equality.
Following each story is a section that explains the real-life circumstances for girls in many parts of the world, important terms, and what girls and women are doing to take action today.
For these girls, their individual experiences of being born a girl may be different, but their desire for freedom and equality is universal.
This illustrated book for young readers shares the stories of five girls growing up around the world and some of the injustices they face.
