Walking For Water: How One Boy Stood Up For Gender Equality
No. of pages 32
Published: 2021
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"Walking For Water: How One Boy Stood Up For Gender Equality" by Susan Hughes tells the inspiring story of a young boy named Nikhil who realizes the struggles faced by girls in his village when it comes to accessing water. While the boys attend school, the girls must walk long distances to fetch water, often compromising their education. Nikhil decides to take action, raising awareness among villagers about the importance of gender equality and advocating for a shared responsibility in water collection. His determination leads to a shift in attitudes, showcasing how one person's courage can inspire meaningful change within a community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2021 by Kids Can Press .
Susan Hughes is the Toronto-based award-winning author of more than thirty children's books, including picture books, chapter books, YA novels, and non-fiction for all ages. She is also a freelance editor and story coach.