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Say My Name
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Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
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"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 honour and learn those with which they may not be familiar." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Together, [Joanna Ho and Khoa Le] create an affirming, uplifting work focused on how correct pronunciation honours and respects." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A moving title that honours its readers and encourages them to feel confident in their cultural identities." —School Library Journal
"A celebratory story that embraces identities and the beautiful origins behind one’s name." —ALA Booklist
"In this powerful picture book, Ho’s poetic prose and Le’s expressive folk-art illustrations explore the beauty of embracing all identities and cultures." —Bulletin 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. Names—and correctly saying them—are 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: Hé Xiao-Guang, Ofa Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, Xóchitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honour their ancestors and cultural histories.
Joanna Ho’s lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a person’s name is the only way we can truly know another.
An Amazon Best Books of the Month pick for October!
A Common Sense Selection for Books pick with the "Families" designation!
An NCTE 2024 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novel!
A CSMCL Best Book of 2023!
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Say My Name by Joanna Ho receives high praise for its lyrical prose and evocative illustrations, highlighting the beauty and cultural significance of names. The book is celebrated as a powerful and affirming narrative that encourages readers to embrace and honour their cultural identities, creating an uplifting message about respecting and learning the correct pronunciation of names.
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ISBN: 9780063205338
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Khoa Le
- Illustrated by Khoa Le
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 449g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners; Eyes that Speak to the Stars; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.
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