US Ambassador Eric Garcetti unveils powerful book series to empower girls and promote gender equality

Created with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development's Scaling-up Early Reading Intervention program and implemented by Room to Read India, this five-book series, written in Hindi, challenges stereotypes, promotes equality, and encourages inclusivity, with a particular emphasis on gender diversity and inclusion.

Hyderabad: US Ambassador to India Eric M Garcetti on Friday reaffirmed the US government’s commitment to girls’ education by launching a new children’s book series to promote gender-inclusive learning.

Developed through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Scaling-up Early Reading Intervention and implemented by Room to Read India, the five-book series, written in Hindi, challenges stereotypes, promotes equality, and fosters inclusivity, with a special focus on gender diversity and inclusion.

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“Educating girls not only provides them with knowledge, but also unlocks their potential to drive positive change within families, communities, and nations. The books we launch today represent a shared vision—a vision of inclusive education that challenges these barriers, fosters empathy, and inspires young girls to succeed,” Garcetti said.

The book launch exemplifies the enduring US-India education partnership, which has strengthened education systems, empowered students and teachers, and fostered inclusive learning environments.