Gift Days facts for kids
Nassali, holding her paper on her way to school.
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| Author | Kari-Lynn Winters |
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| Illustrator | Stephen Taylor |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children's fiction |
| Publisher | Fitzhenry & Whiteside |
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Publication date
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2012 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781554551927 (first edition, hardcover) |
Gift Days is a heartwarming book written by Kari-Lynn Winters and illustrated by Stephen Taylor. Published in 2012, this story is about a young girl's dream to learn and read. It shows how important education is, especially for girls around the world.
Contents
The Story of Nassali
The book tells the story of a young girl named Nassali. She lives in a village and dreams of going to school. Nassali wants to learn to read and write, just like her older brother.
However, Nassali has many responsibilities at home. Since her mother passed away, Nassali must take care of her younger brothers and sisters. She also has to manage the household chores. Because of all these duties, Nassali has no time for books or learning.
One morning, Nassali wakes up to a wonderful surprise. All her chores have been finished! This day becomes her very first "gift day." From then on, once a week, her brother gives Nassali the special gift of time. This allows her to follow her dream of getting an education. It is exactly what her mother would have wanted for her.
Awards and Recognition
Gift Days has been recognized with several awards and honors. These awards show how much people appreciate the book's important message.
- Finalist: Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize (part of the 2013 BC Book Prizes)
- Finalist: Ontario Library Association's Rainforest of Reading, July 2013
- Top four: CBC Radio's Here and Now Recommendations For Children's Books, December 2012
Supporting Girls' Education
The book Gift Days does more than just tell a story. It also helps real girls get an education. Money from the sale of this book goes to support a charity called Because I Am a Girl.
What is "Because I Am a Girl"?
"Because I Am a Girl" is a social movement. Its goal is to help girls and women around the world. They work to "unleash the power of girls and women." This means helping girls in developing countries have a brighter future. They do this by supporting education and women's rights.
Impact of the Book
When Gift Days was first launched in November 2012, it raised a lot of money. Enough funds were collected to send 10 girls to school in Uganda for a whole year! The book also includes information about other groups that help girls like Nassali.
Author Kari-Lynn Winters believes that education is a path to a better life. She uses her books to show how important it is for everyone to be able to read and learn. This book is a great example of how a story can inspire change and help others.
