Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time
Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time
By: Tanya Lee Stone
Book Quote:
"...the 62 million girls who are not in school profoundly affects hour our whole world functions. Why? Because educating girls literally changes how nations behave. Educating girls changes how governments function. It changes economies and jobs. It changes the shape of health care. It changes how families are raised. It can change entire cultures." --Part 1, p 7Library Cat Rating: 😻 😻 😻 😻
Review:
Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time is perhaps the most moving book I have read in 2017. Tanya Lee Stone was inspired to write this book as a companion to the film documentary Girl Rising. She felt there was more of the story to be told and wanted to continue sharing the profiles of girls in countries around the world as they are deprived of an education and in many cases basic human rights. As Stone points out, it is easy to take certain things for granted, such as free public education, when you live in a fully developed country. This book asks readers to take nothing for granted. The resilience of the girls here is inspiring as they face unimaginable situations that range from slave labour to sexual abuse with little hope of escape unless aided by an outside individual or organization. Readers will hopefully be moved to want to make a difference in these girls lives. And another cool aspect of the book is that it provides resources that will enable anyone to make a difference. There are tips on how to get involved in social activism and/or with one of the non-profit organizations mentioned in the book.
VERDICT is that this is a must read for boys and girls both young and old. If you can't find a copy in your school or public library request that they purchase a copy. This book helps drive home the importance of education across genders and highlights the difference that it can make in our world economy and culture. Stone's text is concise and paired with extraordinary photography that enhances the emotional potency of the book while also making it a relatively quick read.
VERDICT is that this is a must read for boys and girls both young and old. If you can't find a copy in your school or public library request that they purchase a copy. This book helps drive home the importance of education across genders and highlights the difference that it can make in our world economy and culture. Stone's text is concise and paired with extraordinary photography that enhances the emotional potency of the book while also making it a relatively quick read.
Citation:
Stone, Tanya Lee. (2017). Girl rising: changing the world one girl at a time. New York, NY: Wendy Lamb Books.
Annotation:
A collection of inspiring stories from young girls around the world who overcome unimaginable hardship and continue to pursue education. This book speaks to the importance of equal educational opportunities for boys and girls around the world.
Stone, Tanya Lee. (2017). Girl rising: changing the world one girl at a time. New York, NY: Wendy Lamb Books.
Annotation:
A collection of inspiring stories from young girls around the world who overcome unimaginable hardship and continue to pursue education. This book speaks to the importance of equal educational opportunities for boys and girls around the world.
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Extras:
Watch the trailer for Girl Rising, the documentary that inspired the movie.
For the film version of Girl Rising, each girl was interviewed by a writer from their home country. In this video, you can meet the writer from Afghanistan, Zarghuna Kargar who wrote the story of Amina.
Checkout more Girl Rising footage on their YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/10x10act
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