5 Must read books to celebrate the day of the girl.

 International Day of the Girl Child is dedicated to all the young girls worldwide to build a better future with no inequalities. This observance day was declared by the UN On October 11, 2012. This day is meant to promote the empowerment of young girls while advocating for attaining their basic human rights, like education. One of the main focuses of the International Day of the Girl Child highlights the inequalities faced by the girl child and promotes well-fare facilities in various aspects. 

So the theme of this year's International Day of the Girl Child is "My voice, our equal future."  As for the theme, today, we are focusing on Books with a strong meaning, which gives an insight into the life and thoughts of girls around the world living in different circumstances facing inequality daily. The words of the following girls changed the world for the better.

1. I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

               "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful."

I am Malala, an autobiography written by the youngest Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai (She won the noble peace prize at 17). This is an inspiring story of a young Pakistani girl who stood up for Pakistani girls' educational rights. She publicly spoke in favor of women's education on many platforms, even under the Taliban's constant threat. At the age of 15, she paid the ultimate price for her bravery. Malala was shot in her head, and few believed her recovery. The Taliban's by their cowardly act, apparently tried to silence her. The near-fatal attack gave her a global voice that she has been using to continue her fight for female education on a global scale. The book presents a young women's message about the importance of standing for freedom, child's rights, human rights, and women's rights. 

2. Becoming by Michelle Obama

                 “Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."

This book gives the reader an insight into the life of an African-American girl and her struggles growing up in the USA. This amazing piece of literature is written on the personal experience of the author. She talks about her roots and how she found her identity. The reader gets a clear idea about the daily struggles of an African-American, as well as the discrimination they have faced through decades. This phenomenal book inspires everyone to achieve what they deserve regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, social status, etc.

 

  3.The princesses save herself in this one by Amanda Lovelace

"a
world
where all
human beings
are taken care of
shouldn't be called
a "revolutionary."
way of life
& yet
it is.
-burn”

The princess saves herself in this one is an awe-inspiring collection of poetry written by Amanda Lovelace. This collection of poetry is a tale of empowerment and strength. The author encourages women to take control of their own narrative, support other women, and accept. This amazing relatable book has its own flows. It's wonderful to see the author demanding a change through poetry.

                                  

4. Diary of a young girl by Anne Frank

“I've found that there is always some beauty left -- in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.”

The diary of a young girl is a book (diary) written by a teenage girl during the II world war while hiding in a secret annex. Anne Frank was fond of writing and dreamt of becoming a writer. Writing was her only escape during the hard and misfortunate times. Even at such a tender age, she observes the world with a different eye. Even though she didn't survive, her words did. This amazing book perfectly describes the misery of war.

 

            5. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 

             "What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?

                    The hate U Give is one of the books that will stay with you forever. It may be a YA book, but all adults should read it, not just young people. It contains some compelling,  hard-hitting messages. Hopefully, that will change the way you look at certain parts of society and make you understand that not all you deem to be true.