International Working Women's Day is approaching, and each of us (men and women) should remember what exactly is commemorated on that date. When the owner of the Cotton factory (in New York) locked up the workers who requested work improvements, and then burned the building, he ended up with 129 lives, but not with the desire to fight for equal opportunities.
It has been a long time since that March 8, 1908, and we have made some progress (less than we would like, for sure). As a woman I claim our role in society, as a mother, I would like all women to have facilities to reconcile their work and family life, and even to choose (why not?) Between motherhood and work. To get to know girls a little more, girls, women, I invite you to know (at least) one of these books dedicated to them, to read boys and girls, so that teenagers (whatever their gender) enjoy immersing themselves in 'feminine worlds'. This selection of readings can be found in the bookstores of the Kirico Group, and they take us into stories about women who choose their destiny, they pursue their dreams, they take over their own lives; and also in stories that scream from the pages of a book, to make visible what is often not seen.
Readings from six years
Dulari's colors, with texts by Gita Wolf and illustrated by Dulari Devi (it is edited by Kókinos). Exciting story of a humble class Indian woman who challenged the conditions imposed on women by the cultural tradition of her country. Dulari Devi managed to change the course of his destiny to be a painter, and in this album he leads us with his brushes for an iconic universe typical of Indian culture inspired by the technique of Mithila.
Is there anything more boring than being a pink princess?, by Raquel Díaz Reguera, is edited by Thule. The protagonist princess does not resign herself to being like her environment establishes that the princesses must be and her insistence allows her to be saved in this story, but ends with a question that is not naive to the reader ... why do all the girls want to be princesses?
Readings from eight years
A handful of seeds, written by Monica Hugues, is illustrated by Luis Garay, and edited by Ekaré. This is a story without magic, however realistically, after the death of his only loved one, Sofia will be accompanied by the will to move forward, courage and hope (in addition to other people who also seek a better world).
The cloud girl, by Paco Abril and Toshie Que, you will find it in Everest. This book can be a metaphor for that work generally done by women about which it is necessary to draw attention. In the end, this invisible work of household chores and family care is essential for the operation of the home (whoever does it), even if it is not productive.
Readings from nine years
Screams in the sand, written by Artutro Abad and illustrated by Mónica Gutierrez, is edited by Narval. We chose to read it in feminine code. A mother and a daughter shout in the desert claiming their right to be, to dream and to desire. There are no more ties than that of a society that erases them and makes them invisible. Perhaps many shouts wake up those who do not see or hear.
The ball bugs by Luisa Fontán, the edition is of The Four Blues. The roles of boy and girl are changed in this story when a menacing wolf appears in the middle of the walk in the woods ... it will be the girl who makes the decisions in front of a presumed brother, ...
Readings from twelve years
Carlota's violet newspaper, by Gemma Lienas, in Aleph Editores. The book is an attempt to bring readers a reflection on different topics focused from the women's side. What is here is to highlight issues that many current girls believe are overcome: discriminatory language, work, body, feelings.
Constandina and the cobwebs, written by Alki Zei and edited by Lóguez. The story presents the relationship between a girl and a grandmother far removed from the stereotype of a kind and devoted old woman. Both will have to be managing their feelings in the best possible way, although for the girl certain remedies are somewhat late
Readings from 14 years
Poisoned words by Maite Carranza (in Edebé). The narrative takes place in a single day from the dramatic disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. Awarded with the National Youth Literature 2011, the novel bravely shows the issue of sexual abuse.
A destination to discover, written by Clare Vanderpool and translated by Anna Campeny, with Mill edition. 1936. Abilene is a girl who will face her father's past through a box of memories. And with his father's past the story of a small town full of secrets appears. The reader is discovering the characters and the protagonist who immerses in a great adventure is tracing the threads that link her with her father and the past.
These are just some examples, because the selection of the Kirico Group offers us many more books about girls and women, as Abela between two Worlds, Elenita, Julia, the girl who had the shadow of a boy, Rosa Caramelo, I love it, Las sirenas de Belpescão, Rosa's bus, and even some that we have read for you in Peques y Más, like 'Nasreen's secret school', or 'The librarian of Basra'.
Sure you find some appropriate to read your children, on the occasion of Working Women's Day.
