As a bookseller who has just had a little person this book is excellent - we need more books about amazing women and what they've done for the world. I can't wait to share these wonderful stories with my daughter, and my customers! Thank you

Such a powerful storybook!
I would like to say this is not meant just for the kids but for us adults as well.
I feel all these prejudices and discrimination start from us adults, specially the so called guardians and the "near-and-dear" ones of the girl child.
This book effectively points out various issues faced by a girl child in different countries and in different continents! Wow, I am amazed we homo sapiens are this backward at this age and era. Starting from denying to be born to being treated as housemaids to flesh trade to denying basic human rights, girl child everywhere are facing discrimination and harsh treatments all their lives. Starting from being denied of proper basic two meals a day because the "males" have to eat their fill first to restrictions on getting basic education, many girls in India and many countries are still facing the same issues as their grandmothers and mothers have faced throughout the decades.

So, do we blame the men or the authorities?
No, the first step is empowering ourselves.
And this book tells just that!

Oh I love this little book so much!
The illustrations are so awesome!

Thank you NetGalley for the copy.

Nine one-page stories of real-life girls around the world describe the importance of the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl, held each October 11; a brief history of the holiday is also included. These stories can inspire students to work on equal rights for girls, including advocating for inclusion of more girls in science, math, and computer classes, gender equity in rest rooms with sanitary products, and representation in leadership. Overall, the stories are informative even though this holiday is not particularly well known. The full color graphics-style artwork suits the story and intended age group, with a racially diverse array of girls featured in the illustrations done using acrylics and Photoshop. The book concludes with more statistics on gender inequity throughout the world. An important and underused topic.

An amazing little book that introduces young readers to challenges facing girls around the world. The illustrations are also amazing .

3.5 stars.

The International Day of The Girl gives kids a chance to see what the eponymous day is all about. Offering up an exploration of what the International Day of the Girl is, a timeline of how it came to be, and examples of how girls are fighting gender-specific oppression around the world, this book is a short but thorough introduction to the day. It's told in a picture book style, but the level is definitely intended for older children to read, although it could definitely be read with younger children as well. I loved that it included many different countries and types of oppression, especially that it featured disabled girls, although I wish it had included the gender-specific violence that LGBTQ+ girls faced too.

Overall this is a solid little read, and it is a great introduction for older kids to the International Day of the Girl. I would recommend it.

The International Day of the Girl is an excellent introduction to the issues girls face all over the world. I appreciate the resources included at the end of the book for further study. The illustrations are especially worth mentioning -- whimsical and light for a topic that could be overwhelming for kids. I know my children will enjoy reading this book and return to it as a resource again and again.

A book with a message worth reading and teaching others. Ideal for reading with children and ready for the classroom shelf. I would gladly add this to my collection.

In 2012, the United Nations dedicated a day to promoting gender equality and championing the rights and achievements of girls everywhere. Each year, the 11th October is a day to give voice to the issues affecting girls in their communities.

Girls are strong, smart, creative and brave. They are inventive, talented, caring and funny. They dream and have ambitions for an exciting, safe future. Unfortunately, all over the world, some girls are not able to show how much they are capable of. There are barriers that prevent them from reaching their potential.

International Day of the Girl is a collection of nine stories highlighting some of the issues girls face.

Flora lives in Brazil. She learns Capoeira, a type of self-defence, so she can protect herself when walking alone at night. Violence towards women and girls in Brazil is a real risk she encounters every day.

In Afghanistan, Hana is grateful that she is able to attend school. For many years, girls in her country were not permitted to attend school and learn to read. Now she can pursue her dream of becoming a teacher and help other girls reach their goals.

Each story provides a real, personable example of what life is like in one part of the world. There are clear explanations about what girls can do to improve their lives and also what men and boys need to do to change things for the better. The book ends with a brief history of the UN and further information about the issues addressed. The colourful, engaging illustrations by Simone Shin are absolutely lovely, highlighting growth and building each other up in a global community.

Through this collection, children are encouraged to “Be the world’s gardeners” and create communities where everyone can grow.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for this beautiful, inspirational book!

Very sweet, short book of stories about the challenges faced by girls around the world. Lovely depictions of perseverance and determination. Feels appropriate for students about 7-10. I do feel it could have had some better tools like maps etc, though for what it is it's quite sweet.

Many thanks to Kids Can Press and NetGalley for this ARC.

An excellent nonfiction title that will entertain readers and educate them on very important and timely current events.

This is a phenomenal book that highlights several girls’ stories from around the world. They are real life snippets of their lives. It was refreshing to see a book showcasing everyday girls and how they are making a difference in their town, country, or world!

All girls matter, no matter where they live, where they can smile confidently when they think of pursuing their dreams.

A celebration indeed. You meet a handful of young girls all over the world that desired something better for themselves. Security, safety, knowledge, and confidence. Living without brings oppression to many young girls and women all over the world. When young girls can live their dreams, they bring much more to their community.

This book brings to light how different some places are and the difficulties women have but also it brings empathy. To fight for the God given rights for women everywhere. To better ourselves and our world.

A Special Thank you to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

The International Day of the Girl by Jessica Dee Humphreys is a delightful, little children's book all about girls around the world!

October 11th is International Day of the Girl, which is celebrated by the United Nations. This book celebrates all of the girls and emphasizes how great girls can be!

This book seems like it's just a picture book, but it's closer to Grade 5 and up, with more of a middle grade audience seeming appropriate. But advanced young readers will love it just the same! It's a great educational novel to help empower girls and let them know about the struggles of others. I see this book as one that will put your life in perspective, hence why middle graders might be better suited to the conversations of this book. There's also a pinch of history thrown in this book too!

The cover is super colourful and inviting, bringing a lot of attention to this book. All of the illustrations in this book are colourful - with flowers and vegetables and trees bringing the rainbow onto the page.

Overall, this is a great book to teach about the empowerment of women and how not everyone has the same advantages in life.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

There are many books that try to emphasize girl power or the strength of girls, but this book, with it's gorgeous illustrations showcases girls or color from around the world. Each story, which introduces girls by name, highlights an asset such as talent, strength or creativity. The book is excellent for pre-adolescent girls who may doubt their presence or place in the world.

I was able to read International Day of the Girl by Jessica Dee Humphreys and Rona Ambrose for free from Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book celebrates girls and their potential to change the world. It does a great job of explaining social injustices and inequalities around the world.

This is a fantastic resource for libraries everywhere, especially school libraries. The concise, descriptive biographies of a diverse group of girls will inspire young readers everywhere. A perfect book for read-a-longs and independant reading for emerging readers, the book presents opportunities for students to create some biographies of strong girls in their own lives. The colourful illustrations are beautiful and an attractive cover will draw others to want to read this book. I will certainly recommend this book to others - I look forward to purchasing for my little nieces! Excellent work!

Each page is a real life story presenting a struggle young girls have today.
The best part of this is that the girls deal with each situation and find solutions for themselves.
Each story is accompanied by a small blurb describing in more detail the issues of that community.
This is a fabulous way to get kids talking about inequality and respect.
Thanks goes to NetGalley & Kids Can Press for my DRC.

This was a book that took on a multiple telling as it not only explored what it took to have the United Nations to approve a date for girl children but also confronted the need by exploring the lives of several fictional girls whose stories are based on actual events taking place around the world in many different cultures, which hit home, especially after learning that some places such as India will abort children who are sexed in the womb as females instead of giving them a chance to be born.

The book starts off with a metaphor about coming upon a beautiful garden although not all of it is beautiful for half of it has been neglected and abused. From there the reader is taken upon a tour of several different stories that are just two pages long - one page being given to a full illustration showing the female character in a background related to the story and the next page giving the story for that particular girl.

At the end there is a little box that goes into depth on exploring the issue that is confronted in the story and how much it affects girls as well as one. Each of these boxes also has difference colored and type of flower to relate it to the garden metaphor. And at the end of the book there are also other statistics exploring the true numbers of the problems.

All in all it is a pretty good book and for the cause it is probably one of the best that has been presented that I have read. And I would definitely recommend this read for any age group who is exploring feminism or the need for gender reform throughout all cultures.

***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

From a girl who convinces her small Russian town to become more accessible to those with disabilities to the girl getting other kids excited about STEM, this inspiring book highlights spunky and smart girls solving problems and taking action to improve their world. A very timely book.

(Review written based on an ARC from NetGalley.)

'The International Day of the Girl' is a beautiful picture book that celebrates the contributions young women have made to their communities. The stories contained are fascinating and highlight some of the challenges faced in countries all over the world. This book contains a lot of text and highlights sometimes complex issues, so it would be best for readers age 8 and up. Overall, a wonderful, empowering book for young readers.

Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing this ARC.