"Mari ran to the window and put her nose
to the glass. Far below, people walked in
different directions. Buses, cars, and
taxis honked and grumbled down the
busy street."
Mari is interested in what her mother is doing on her computer. Her mother explains that she is working on a 'message for the world.' As Mari looks out to see the many people marching past her building, she wonders about that message and how the world might hear it. Her mother explains it has to do with the power of love. They continue working on their signs, while people around the world are doing the same.
This book about the 2017 Women's March was inspired when the author saw Mari perched atop her mother's shoulders as many thousands of people marched together to bring attention to the messages they wanted the world to see. Mari is not sure that a small, individual sign will make a difference, but she is more than happy to be a part of a crowd so meaningful. She raised her sign in hopes that people would see her 'Love is Powerful' contribution as important, too. Mari yelled her message with gusto, delighted that others were hearing and repeating it.
"This time, when the crowd called back,
Mari's message rumbled down the street
and echoed off the buildings. It was as loud
as breaking waves."
LeYuen Pham perfectly captures the positivity of the crowd as it marches, peacefully and powerfully, through busy urban streets with a common purpose. The colors are bold and appealing, the faces diverse and happy, and the messages are clear.
This is a book sure to charm its young audience as it shows a city bound together by a common belief in love and equality.
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