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Theme: Names
It's not Sha-Dee-Ah, Shaw-Day-Uh, or Sha-Dee-Uh...it's Shadaia! Frustrated with everyone mispronouncing her name, Shadaia decides she needs a... [Read More]
It's not Sha-Dee-Ah, Shaw-Day-Uh, or Sha-Dee-Uh...it's Shadaia! Frustrated with everyone mispronouncing her name, Shadaia decides she needs a nickname. Maybe that will help everyone get it right. A book about empowerment, self-esteem, and loving the meaning behind your name. This powerful picture book from author Tradara McLaurine will encourage all children to be proud of the name they're given. Perfect for children ages 3-7 and for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal and Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.
Theme: BIPOC , Names, Diversity
When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can't pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his... [Read More]
When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can't pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his classmates. Later at home, his parents remind him of how special he is — and how his unique name reflects that.
Theme: Names, Diversity
After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.
Theme: Asian Heritage, Character Education, Diversity, Self-Esteem, Names
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Theme: Names, Diversity
Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the... [Read More]
Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing names--Tofu, Tiny, China Girl--are worse. Maybe it's time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name, something easy, like Jennifer. It works, but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her mother's Vietnamese spring rolls, gỏi cuốn--Thao's favorite! Now, it feels a lot more comfortable to be herself. Simple on the surface, this story inspired by Thao's own childhood is full of humor, heart, and important ideas of diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride.
Theme: Vietnam, Names
Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the... [Read More]
Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the significance of her name and to be proud of it.
Theme: BIPOC , Diversity, Names
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to... [Read More]
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.
Theme: Diversity, #BlackLivesMatter, Names