Illustrated by Kah Yangni, it draws upon the close bond between Steinem and Gbowee, the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Libya.
“I am so proud to collaborate with my longtime friend and sister activist Leymah Gbowee,” Steinem said in a statement. “’Rise, Girl, Rise’ is for anyone who cares deeply about being part of a promising future.” Gbowee said in a statement that “Gloria Steinem and I have travelled many roads together, physically, and through our individual actions. This special book is our gift to the trailblazers of tomorrow, who are finding power and joy in their friendships today”. (AP) PY PY