panThis was just not for me. It was slow to get anywhere. I hated the characters. I felt like it just went in circles to go nowhere. Just not a fan of this one. Definitely a pass for me.
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panThis was just not for me. It was slow to get anywhere. I hated the characters. I felt like it just went in circles to go nowhere. Just not a fan of this one. Definitely a pass for me.
“Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela... that‘s my name, and it fits me just right.“
Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long—until her father tells her the story behind each part of it.
pickhe book celebrates cultural heritage and the connections we carry through our names, encouraging children to embrace their unique stories.
pickUnhei moves to the United States from Korea. After the kids from school make fun of her name, Unhei considers choosing an “American“ name. The kids in her class make a name jar full of suggestions. Unhei realizes that her name is the one she wants and tells her class her name!
“'I liked the beautiful names and funny names you thought of for me,' she told the class. 'But I realized that I liked my name best, so I chose it again. Korean names mean something. Unhei means grace.'“
“They are Mama and Amah and Mei-Mei. They are me. And they are beautiful.“
This is a great book to read in your classroom! It can serve as a window and/or a mirror!
pickA book featuring an Asian American girl's reflection on her eyes and her family. The illustrations depict characters from Chinese mythology (like the Monkey King). Very uplifting!
