I received an electronic ARC from Kids Can Press through NetGalley.
Humphreys presents information by sharing about individual girls from all over the world. Each spread focuses on a girl and the issues she faces. A text box one each page provides further facts.
The font is a bit small but most readers will be fine with the amount of information presented. A timeline for establishing the International Day of the Girl is shared at the end of the book along with further resources for each issue identified.
Middle grade readers will relate with at least one of the girls' stories.

In honor of the International Day of the Girl (October 11), this book tells the story of nine characters based on girls’ experiences from around the world.

I’m always looking for picture books to share with my students to introduce new information. This book is perfect for introducing the International Day of the Girl and the different experiences of various girls from around the world.

The illustrations are beautifully done and although some of the information can be heavy, each page was carefully written to appeal to a wide age range of readers. I look forward to buying this book and including it in my classroom library.

Every girl and boy needs this book! The International Day of the Girl features stories of girls all over the world who are brave, fierce, confident, bright, inventive, and so much more. The illustrations are beautiful and I love that these stories are about unknown girls who are living their lives on their own terms. It’s inspiring and there are so many takeaways hidden in each page. I definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I loved this book about the history of the International Day of the Girl and the stories of inspirational girls around the world. I could see myself reading this book to classes that visit the library.

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.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was gorgeous! The art style on the cover is also used throughout the book and I stared at the illustrations a lot. It's a book for young children about the international day of the girl: how it came to be, what it means, and stories of different girls all around the world who stand up to adversaries.

I liked it a lot and think it'll be a great book for parents to read to their children (especially daughters).

The book is beautifully illustrated by Simone Shin, and is the story behind celebrating the International Day of the Girl, each year on October 11, starting 2011, thanks to the efforts of Honourable Rona Ambrose, a Canadian politician, and a passionate advocate for gender equality in Canada and throughout the world.

To everyone who often ask to this day, why special days for girls and women, like gender inequality doesn't exist, or just turning a blind eye to the issues women face right from childhood, the book starts with a beautiful analogy of the story of turning a blind eye to one half of a garden, and the need to nurture this half to make the entire garden flourish.

The book addresses key issues of women especially girls - Gender based violence, child marriage, illiteracy, sanitation, disability, difficulty in access to computer literacy, and education in general, the effect of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters on girls. And advocates the importance of listening to their voices in decision-making, the need for a proper nutrition, and a well balanced representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through short stories of girls around the world, stressing on the impact a dedicated day can have on the lives of girls.

This day can help in discussing the positive changes that have happened to girls lives around the world, help bringing about more such changes, and discussing the issues that still exist, and the efforts needed and steps taken towards a gender unbiased world at large.

Highly recommended for boys, to understand why it is important to nurture the other half of the planet.

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.