Description
When eight-year-old Victor notices that his twin sister, Linesi, can no longer attend school because girls in their community must fetch water from the river, he refuses to accept the unfairness as “just the way things are.” As Victor learns about equality at school, he begins to see how everyday rules and expectations limit girls’ opportunities—and he’s determined to help his sister and others like her. Inspired by compassion and courage, he devises a plan to challenge the unequal routines that keep girls away from learning. This uplifting story explores gender equality, community responsibility, and the power of one person’s voice to spark change.
Available Editions
paperback
Kids Can Press Ltd
Published Jun 1, 2021
36 pages
ISBN: 9781525302497
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Walking for Water: How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality by Susan Hughes.