num_pages: 32
description: 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. Victor is very close to his twin sister Linesi. But now that they have turned eight years old she no longer goes to school with him. 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. Victor knows this is the way it has always been. 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. Though he never thought about it before Victor realizes they're not. And it's not fair to his sister. So Victor comes up with a plan to help.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. 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. Nicole Miles's appealing artwork in this graphic novel / picture book hybrid format adds emotional context to the story. Also included are information about education and water availability in Malawi resources and a glossary of Chichewa words. 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.
language: None
title: Walking for Water: How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality
publisher: Kids Can Press