First Day Around the World
First Day Around the World by Ibi Zoboi, published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 3, 2025, is a 48-page exploration of the first day of school experienced by children globally. This book presents a lyrical celebration of diverse cultures, showcasing how students in various countries engage with their unique traditions and routines as they embark on a new school year.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of experiences, from enjoying warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria to practicing intricate characters in China. The narrative highlights the common excitement and anticipation that accompanies the first day of school, while also emphasizing the cultural diversity found in places such as Argentina, Ethiopia, Germany, and India. This edition serves as an engaging introduction to the varied ways children around the world connect through education and shared experiences.
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From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world!
How do children around the world spend their first day of school
Some eat warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, while others unwrap lunches of kluski in Poland. In China, they practice intricate characters in special notebooks, and in Argentina, they learn each other’s names in a sing-song memory game. No matter where in the world, every student has something new to look forward to on their first day!
From Ethiopia to Germany to India to Brazil, this lyrical text introduces young readers to the breakfast-to-bedtime routines, cultures, and landscapes that connect people across all continents.
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