"I am very proud to be part of this beautiful film with this timely and very important subject matter. Millions of girls around the world have to grow up before their time and work to provide for their families. I hope this film is able to bring this discussion to a broader audience." - Angelina Jolie, Executive Producer A NEW IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 TO 8 Set in 2001, in Kabul, Afghanistan, The Breadwinner is the story of Parvana, a young girl who must cut off her hair and disguise herself as a boy to become the breadwinner for her family when her father is unfairly imprisoned. It's a timely and inspiring tale of girl empowerment and the power of imagination in the face of adversity. This bestselling middle-grade novel by Deborah Ellis is now an animated feature film to be released in Fall 2017. In consultation with educators, the filmmakers are thrilled to expand what is already a traditional literary unit in many schools in the hopes of capturing the imagination of students and harnessing their inspiration to effect positive change in our world. The program includes: * The Breadwinner as a novel study; * An interactive online study guide with lessons relevant to the novel, social studies and art studies; * A field trip/screening to see the animated feature film locally; and * An optional student-led action campaign to support education for boys and girls in less developed countries and at home. To begin planning for 2017/18, please share with your Language Arts teachers and visit: www.thebreadwinner.com The first 25 people to visit Groundwood Books for more info at Stand 3427 will receive a free gift!http://www.thebreadwinner.com