Say my name / by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Khoa Le.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780063205338
- 0063205335
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Picturebook | New | HO JOANNA | Available | 33111011101256 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | New | HO JOANNA | Available | 33111011213226 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"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." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A moving title that honors 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
An Amazon Best Books of the Month pick for October!
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 honor 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.
Includes pronunciation guide.
"Say My Name is a meaningful tale about the power of names. They reveal our personal histories, weaving an intricate story of the past and connecting us to the future. Names -- and saying them correctly -- are important. Six captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian decent proudly celebrate their names, languages, and cultures. From Johanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and acclaimed illustrator Khoa Lee comes this lyrical picture book with a powerful theme: saying and understanding our names is the only way we can truly know each other."-- Front jacket flap.
Ages 4-8. Harper.
Grades K-1. Harper.