EXTRAORDINARY GIRLS celebrates girlhood with all its joys and challenges. With a spirited foreword by Isabel Carter Stewart, director of Girls Incorporated, EXTRAORDINARY GIRLS strives to empower girls' attitudes about themselves and their world.
Maya Ajmera, the author of CHILDREN FROM AUSTRALIA TO ZIMBABWE and TO BE A KID, joins Sarah Strunk and Olateju Omolodun to introduce girls from all over the world who live extraordinary lives. EXTRAORDINARY GIRLS explores the special talents, relationships, and dreams that make every girl unique. In short chapters focusing on religion, sports, education, friendship, and more, girls from around the world are pictured growing and becoming active and integral members of their communities. EXTRAORDINARY GIRLS tells the stories of a few specific girls who have met and exceeded their dreams at very young ages. Meet Alexandra Nechita of Romania, an unusually gifted painter who had a book of her works published when she was merely eleven years old. Also, meet Aubyn Burnside of the United States, who at the age of eleven rallied together local organizations to collect over 10,000 suitcases to distribute to foster children to help with their moves. These stories, and an inspirational text that paints a glorious portrait of girlhood, are sure to inspire girls of all ages to strive to achieve their highest potential.
A tremendous collection of beautiful photographs works together with the comprehensive text creating a portrayal of girlhood that is as vibrant and active as girls themselves. Contributions from various photographers, including Peace Corps volunteers, adorn each page with brilliant pictures of girls from around the globe.

Maya Ajmera; Olateju Omolodun; Sarah Strunk; Isabel Carter Stewart; Shakti for Children

Maya Ajmera, Olateju Omolodun, Sarah Strunk; with a foreword by Isabel Carter Stewart

Watertown, Mass: Charlesbridge

United States, United States of America

Watertown, Mass, Massachusetts, 1999

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<p>all Over The World, Ordinary Girls Are Doing Extraordinary Things. Meet Web Master And Advocate For Hospitalized Children Alexis Brown From The United States, Award-winning Swimmer Nhemia Velasco From The Philippines, And Many Others.<p>a Concise Text And Stunning Photographs From More Than Sixty Countries Highlight What Girls Do And What Girls Care About, No Matter Where They Live.</p><h3>children's Literature</h3><p>an Extraordinary Book Created By Shakti For Children, A Program Of The Global Fund For Children, Which Promotes The Human Rights Of Children And Youth Everywhere. The Name, Shakti, Comes From The Hindu Goddess Who Is Known For Empowering Communities And Protecting Children. Extraordinary Girls Is One Of Four Shakti For Children Titles That Introduces Children To The Values, Beliefs, And Experiences Of Others Around The World. Fabulous, Modern Photographs Depict Strong And Determined Girls From A Number Of Countries In Roles Of Amazing Achievement And Service. The Organization Of The Book Is An Achievement In Itself As Color-coded Concepts Of Girls Are... Describes The Main Themes Of Learning, Making A Difference, Religion, The Arts, Sports, And Friendship. An Exceptional Index And Bibliography, Which Includes Books, Magazines, And Web Sites For Both Girls And Parents Alike, Is Just Added Benefit To The Overall Offering. A Must-have For Libraries And Any Social Studies Curriculum. 1999, Shakti For Children/charlesbridge Books, Ages 9 To 12, $16.95. Reviewer: Betsy Barnett</p>

Foreword -- To be a girl -- Different ways to learn -- Making a difference -- Religion and spirituality -- The arts -- Sports and play -- Friendship -- "Keepsakes" -- Afterword -- World map -- Resources
Emphasizes the qualities, abilities, and achievements of girls from different countries and cultures around the world

"Emphasizes the qualities, abilities, and achievements of girls from different countries and cultures around the world."--Title page verso

2023-06-28