Second Story Press Because I Am a Girl: I Can Change the World

Offers stories from girls from all around the world, as they share the difficulties, dangers, and obstacles they face because they are girls, as well as their strength to persevere and the hope that they have for the future. 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. When a girl is given her basic human rights, she can lift herself—and everyone around her—out of poverty. Autorid: Rosemary Plan International, Jen Albaugh