This book was amazing. The author really caught the nuances of being a child during this time. I would highly recommend reading this book to introduce the idea of injustice and protesting to children. Was written in an age appropriate way and would be a great starting point for parents who aren’t sure where to start when discussing prejudice and injustice to young children.

The book follows a young girl navigating a difficult topic and reality in our world. It was not sugar-coated; it was beautifully layout, easy for kids to understand, and complex enough for them to ask questions. As an early educator, I am moved by many books, but not like I was with this one! The writing is easy to understand for anyone three-plus, in my opinion. The metaphors are ones my kids would understand and would stick with them. I highly recommend this book to all educators and all parents! Thank you to the author for writing this!

This is a wonderful book from the rare perspective of a Hmong girl and her family. It shows, in language children can understand, how we can love and support those who are different from ourselves. I highly recommend it.

This book is a great introduction to a child's ability to protest, and their right to be educated about racism and inequality. It highlights the experience of a child who is a POC and also respects the differences that she experiences from her friends. I would definitely recommend this for a young child learning about race.

This book is such an amazing and necessary piece of children’s literature. It should be on the shelf of every school library and in every classroom. A story of activism, learning about racism, and what it means to stand for the greater good. Highly recommend.

#TodayisDifferent by Doua Moua is a poignant and beautifully written picture book that explains to children in a way they can understand why we should stand together for human rights. A story of two friends who do everything together except for this day. Alone to gone throughout her day one friend is united at the end with the other as they stand for Black lives. A story about parents who want to protect their daughter but realize protecting their daughter means standing as people of color with other fighting for basic human rights. Reading this to my ten year old creating a great family discussion. This book is a great way to usher in Black History Month. Thank you to #NetGallery for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Any time I get to read and learn about another culture I am thrilled. That I got to do that in a picture book, I am awed. What a great cross-cultural book about the intersection of two marginalized communities and how they came together during a national tragedy. The way the parents wanted to shelter the daughter was real. The back matter in this book is exceptional. This will be a welcome and diverse addition to all collections. I know I'll be purchasing it for our branches!

This is a wonderful book about allyship and solidarity for children (and their parents). The art was also fantastic and beautiful.

A lovely book that explains solidarity in the "Black Lives Matter" movement and addresses how non-Black people can support them in the face of injustice. Deals with a sensitive matter in a way that children can understand, and also showcases that children frequently know what is right and how to act with courage, and that adults can learn from their example. Definitely recommended.

Thank you to Lerner Publishing Group, Carolrhoda Books, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this title.

Mai, who is Hmong, is best friends with Kiara, who is Black, Mai narrates the story and tells readers some of the things she does every day - well, every day except today. What's different about today? On her way home from school, she sees protesters marching in the streets. Throughout the story, Mai explains why they are marching and takes readers on her journey towards justice. This is a great introduction to peaceful protests and social justice for young readers.

A wonderful story to explain protesting against injustice to young kids, and for parents of young kids. It helps them see why standing together is needed, and why parents might be hesitant, but ultimately need to help their kids understand what is happening in the world they're growing up in. Just because it's a complex situation doesn't mean there needs to be a complex explanation, and this book is a great simple explanation.
I also don't think I've read a book before with Hmong representation, so that was lovely and refreshing, and it helps kids to understand things when it can be related back to their own lives, which is what Mai's brother did in this story.

This book deals with the topic of racial injustice and the black lives matter movement from a child's perspective. It shows that these topics can be talked about with younger kids and not be unsaid. The colors are vibrant and add great imagery to the text. The author provides a blurb and the end that talks about that they got inspiration to write the book based on the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis MN. This book struck an emotional cord as I loved through the protests as I live near Minneapolis amd have visited George Floyd Square.

Given an eARC for an honest review of the book.

I have not read a children's book like this, from a contemporary Hmong perspective, and it's about time. A young Hmong girl learns about the Black Lives Matter and wants to help out her Black friend. I really liked this, and I can see using this in my elementary school classroom. We have many Hmong families in our areas, and I want the Hmong children to have a "mirror" book to see themselves.

What is the best way to teach about protests, and discrimination?

Mai is Hmong. She is best friends with her Black friend, Kiara. They do everything together. When she notices that one day she doesn't come to school, she asks her parents, who don't want her to get involved. That it was best not to rock the boat.

Mai, however, doesn't agree. If her friend is out there protesting a wrong done to other Black people then she wants to be out there doing the same. Her parents object, but she goes out and does it anyway, and then discovers that her parents have joined her.

A sweet story about the power of allieship, and friendship.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

I really enjoyed this book and the message it gives. I loved the characters too! I would definitely recommend it to others!

Wow, this book was amazing. As a mother and minority, we have faced many struggles over the years and we have always talked to our girls about what is going on in the world and in our country. My oldest is 5 and understands the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and why it is needed. This book was able to bring new questions and discussions for us to have as we read through it. Not only did we have more in depth conversations about why some groups are targeted but we also learned more about the Hmong culture and how they can relate to the BLM movement. This pictures throughout the book also showed people from all backgrounds and we were able to talk more about what she was seeing and I listened to her thoughts. This is a book will we need in our house once it comes out. Thank you Netgalley and Lerner Publishing Group for this ARC.

What an endearing story of friendship and solidarity! It is a great reminder that young children are aware and observant of social injustices, even if they do not fully comprehend them. This book is a great introduction to starting the much needed conversation in our society around racism, activism, and solidarity.

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The book gives a lot of good perspective about how parents can talk to their young children about what's happening in the world.

A well written book that sparks meaningful conversation for young learners. Doua’s story is written in a gentle yet realistic tone that opens a doorway for educators to talk to the students about difficult circumstances unfolding in the community around them. A must-have in your school library!