by Rachel Seigel --- On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared this date the International Day of the Girl, recognizing girls' rights and the unique challenges that girls face around the world. It's foremost mission is the fulfillment of girls' right to education, and through education, to transform girls and societies. Books, as we all know, have the power to transform intellectually and emotionally, and from picture books to teen fiction, seeing examples of girls with strength, courage, and intelligence show us what a girl could and should be, and hopefully play a role in helping to transform the ways girls look at themselves, and promote a culture of self-respect, self-worth and confidence. Thankfully, there are a myriad of books for children and teens today that represent girls from all walks of life, and in support of this important event, I'm going to share 4 noteworthy titles that have caught my attention this fall.
Empowering Young Women With Fiction
Empowering Young Women With Fiction
Empowering Young Women With Fiction
by Rachel Seigel --- On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared this date the International Day of the Girl, recognizing girls' rights and the unique challenges that girls face around the world. It's foremost mission is the fulfillment of girls' right to education, and through education, to transform girls and societies. Books, as we all know, have the power to transform intellectually and emotionally, and from picture books to teen fiction, seeing examples of girls with strength, courage, and intelligence show us what a girl could and should be, and hopefully play a role in helping to transform the ways girls look at themselves, and promote a culture of self-respect, self-worth and confidence. Thankfully, there are a myriad of books for children and teens today that represent girls from all walks of life, and in support of this important event, I'm going to share 4 noteworthy titles that have caught my attention this fall.