Empowering Girls Through Stories: NABU’s Girls’ Empowerment Collection

Across the world, millions of girls face barriers to education and literacy. Many grow up without access to books that reflect their culture, languages, or aspirations. By providing free multilingual and culturally relevant books, we’re not just encouraging reading, we’re shifting mindsets, building confidence, and opening doors to new possibilities.

The Power of Representation in Stories

When girls grow up surrounded by stories of strong, empowered women, they become the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers. Seeing themselves as strong, smart, and capable in the books they read helps them believe in their limitless potential.

At NABU, we believe every child deserves to see their potential in the stories they read. That's why, in every collection and language, we ensure our library includes Girl Empowerment stories featuring strong, inspirational female figures. These narratives celebrate the strength, courage, and brilliance of girls worldwide, providing them with the representation they deserve and empowering them to dream big and lead with confidence.

Explore the Girl Empowerment Books

With a vast collection of titles, our library features diverse characters and stories that celebrate creativity, courage, and resilience. Whether it’s about a young girl pursuing her dreams, overcoming obstacles, or sparking change in her community, these books show that anything is possible. Here are just a few examples of our inspiring stories, but we have many more that celebrate the strength, courage, and creativity of girls around the world:

🌟 Stories of Bravery – Girls standing up for what they believe in

• Dora the Heroine – A woman fights against fake medicine after losing her sister.
• Go Stella Go – Stella competes in a bike race to prove girls can do anything.
• Stand Out Like Lulu – Lulu, an albino girl, overcomes bullying and teaches kindness.
• The Brave Girls – Kambura and Njoki protect their community from ogres.
• The Missing Sweet Potatoes – Kaliza bravely searches for her stolen potatoes.
• Dance of Courage – A powerful story of bravery and self-belief, highlighting a young girl’s journey to confidence and empowerment.

🌟 Stories of Leadership – Girls making a difference in their communities

• The Clay Queen – Nwabunie breaks barriers in a male-dominated craft.
• Furaha Saves the Farm – Furaha steps up to help her grandfather’s farm.
• Believe in Yourself – A heartwarming story that teaches girls the importance of self-expression, inner strength, and standing proudly in their choices.
• Chidumebi’s Learning Lesson – Since Chidumebi faces the challenge of adapting to a new school despite her fears, this story fits well under bravery.

🌟 Stories of Discovery – Girls exploring their talents, cultures, and passions

• The Dream Team – Muna’s sister dreams of competing in the Olympics.
• Waithera’s Dream – Waithera discovers her ability to dream of the future.
• Anna’s Big Dream – Anna explores her love for science and creativity.
• Keza – Keza embarks on an adventure to learn about the ocean.
• Bakame and Keza – Keza helps a stranger in need and discovers kindness.

By offering these stories in multiple languages like Yoruba, Igbo, Creole, Kiswahili, Romanian, Luganda, Cebuano, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, and more, we ensure that girls everywhere can read and learn in their mother tongue.

Help Us Create More Stories That Inspire Change

We believe that every girl deserves access to books that empower her to dream beyond limitations. Your support allows us to create more multilingual, culturally relevant stories that help girls build a brighter future.

📖 Donate today and be a part of the movement to empower girls through literacy.