A must-have book about the power of one's voice and the friendships that emerge when you are yourself.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * 'Woodson's poetic lines give power to each child's experience.

This reassuring, lyrical book feels like a big hug from a wise aunt as she imparts the wisdom of the world in order to calm trepidatious young children: One of these things is not like the other, and that is actually what makes all the difference. * 'A bright jewel-toned palette and clever details, including a literal reflection of a better future, reveal hope and pride. (This book is also available in Spanish, as El Dia En Que Descubres Quien Eres !) And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael L pez's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. There are many reasons to feel different.

There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks- Celebrating Black Voices ! National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael L pez have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

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