"The great thing about this book is that it's not just profiling lunches from around the world, but it talks about that idea, the power of food--the idea that food can change society and that if you introduce that concept to kids early on they can be the real actors in that change." -- Metro Morning "This survey of foods that international children eat for school lunch emphasizes differences while pointing to the interconnectivity of world ecology. Curtis crafts a holistic conversation about health, poverty, and sustainability." -- Publisher's Weekly "An ode to a meal that in many countries is a tool not only for fixing hunger, but also for nurturing culture and supporting sustainable-food production." -- The Globe & Mail (The Globe also published an online slide show of five of the lunches from the book. Check it out here.) "A valuable, well-researched resource for kids and adults to share. The information is eye-opening, and ideas will challenge assumptions.

The term "food justice" is thought-provoking. This book's strength lies in its potential for enhancing understanding of the critical nature of food concerns. Highly recommended " -- CM Magazine "What's truly original, and strikingly obvious now that she's done it, is the way Curtis focuses attention on what's happening at home by finding out what kids all over the world have for their lunch break." -- Good Food Revolution "This book captivates at the first glance?beautiful photos of lunches from around the world as well as text that makes us aware of geographic and cultural influences." -- CartoCraze "Teachers, take note! This book would make a great addition to your classroom and nutrition talks." -- The Waterloo Record.