Today Is Different - by Doua Moua (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Standing together makes all of us stronger.

Mai, who is Hmong American, and Kiara, who is Black, do everything together. But not today. Kiara isn't at the bus stop, she's not at school, and Mai spends recess alone. On the bus ride home, Mai sees something she's never seen before--people holding protest signs. Today is different.

At home, Mai learns that the police hurt a Black man, and her mom tells her she'll be safe inside. But Mai and her big brother don't agree. "If we all stand together," Mai tells her mom. "We'll be unbreakable."

Written by author and actor Doua Moua, who played Po in Disney's live-action Mulan, this picture book provides an inspiring look at the value of allyship and solidarity with Black Lives Matter.

Review Quotes

"[O]ffers a reassuring and relatable narrative for kids who have been confused by recent news coverage."--Booklist

"Children can feel overwhelmed by acts of injustice; this book provides a good place to start figuring out how to help. An excellent discussion-starter for a family or a classroom."--Children's Literature

"Moua positively portrays a cross-cultural friendship and explores how racial violence impacts children. . . . An important story about how marginalized groups can work together for social justice . . ."--Kirkus Reviews