In this inspiring story of individual activism, a boy recognizes Gender inEquality when his sister must stop attending school --- and decides to do something about it.
Part of the CitizenKid collection and featuring a growth mindset, this important book has links to social studies lessons on global communities and cultures, as well as to character education lessons on initiative, fairness and adaptability..
Also included are information about education and water availability in Malawi, resources and a glossary of Chichewa words.
Nicole Miles\'s appealing artwork in this graphic novel / picture book hybrid format adds emotional context to the story.
It\'s a perfect starting point for children to explore themes of Gender inEquality and unequal access to education, as well as the lack of clean water in some parts of the world.
Based on a true story of a Malawian boy, award-winning author Susan Hughes\'s inspiring book celebrates how one person can make a big difference in the lives of others.
So Victor comes up with a plan to help.
And it\'s not fair to his sister.
Though he never thought about it before, Victor realizes they\'re not.
But he has begun learning about Equality at school, and his teacher has asked the class to consider whether boys and girls are treated equally.
Victor knows this is the way it has always been.
Instead, Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, walks to the river to get water five times a day, to give their mother more time for farming.
But now that they have turned eight years old, she no longer goes to school with him.
Victor is very close to his twin sister, Linesi.
In this inspiring story of individual activism, a boy recognizes Gender inEquality when his sister must stop attending school --- and decides to do something about it
