Theme: gender role

The Day Hans Got His Way

Convinced that his work in the field is harder than his wife’s work at home, a farmer trades places with her for the day.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Folklore, Norway, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Breadwinner

Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women’s freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father’s arrest.

Descriptors: Afghanistan, Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , » 2 Comments