Overview
"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their culture of origin. The author builds a strong case that everyone should embrace their names and honor and learn those with which they may not be familiar." āKirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A moving title that honors its readers and encourages them to feel confident in their cultural identities." āSchool Library Journal
"A celebratory story that embraces identities and the beautiful origins behind oneās name." āALA Booklist
"In this powerful picture book, Hoās poetic prose and Leās expressive folk-art illustrations explore the beauty of embracing all identities and cultures"āBulletin of the Center for Children's Books
New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us.
Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Namesāand correctly saying themāare important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those who came before us.
Six children connect with the reader and proudly celebrate their names and backgrounds: HĆ© Xiao-Guang, Ofa Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, XĆ³chitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honor their ancestors and cultural histories.
Joanna Hoās lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a personās name is the only way we can truly know another.
This book title, Say My Name, ISBN: 9780063205338, by Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, published by HarperCollins (September 12, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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