Did you know that girls around the world haven't always had basic human rights?

Girls have the power to change the world, and yet today, girls are more likely than boys never to set foot in a classroom.

That's why International Day of the Girl, celebrated on October 11th, exists.

Today we're honoring this year's theme, My Voice, Our Equal Future, and shouting out hashtag Girl Power.

I'm Bethany Van Delft. It's October 7th, and this is the 10 News.

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International Day of the Girl exists to bring awareness to the different challenges

faced by girls around the world

and to promote empowerment and human rights for girls everywhere.

In the comic book universe, strong women have been enjoying huge popularity and success,

with characters like Black Widow and Wonder Woman becoming recent big box office stars.

I really don't want to hurt you.

I wouldn't stress about it.

Today, we're heading to the comic book store for DC Comics new release, Whistle,

which features a 16-year-old girl, Willow Zimmerman, who's also the first Jewish superhero.

I got to chat with author E. Lockhart to learn more about the new comic and get the scoop on what it's like to join the DC Comics universe.

We're so happy that you're here with us.

We are so excited to learn about a new comic book.

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