The Name Jar

The Name Jar
Author: Yangsook Choi
Publsiher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780307793447

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A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.

Names in a Jar

Names in a Jar
Author: Jennifer Gold
Publsiher: Second Story Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781772602081

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Twelve-year-old Anna Krawitz is imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto with her older sister, Lina, and their father. Happy days spent reading about anatomy and science in Papa’s bookshop are long gone, and the knowledge they have is used to help their neighbors through the illnesses caused by starvation and war. With no hope in sight and supplies dwindling, Anna finds herself taking care of an orphaned baby. With a courage she didn’t know she had, Anna and the baby leave behind all they know and go into hiding with a Catholic family, changing their names to hide their identity, but Lina is not so lucky and winds up in the infamous Treblinka Camp. Can Lina survive and find her way back to Anna? Will the two sisters even recognize each other after such a long time? A story filled with hope, courage and reconciliation.

Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma and How She Got Her Name
Author: Juana Martinez-Neal
Publsiher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-04-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781536205305

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A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

Life in a Jar

Life in a Jar
Author: H. Jack Mayer
Publsiher: Long Trail Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2011
Genre: High school students
ISBN: 9780984111312

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Tells story of Irena Sendler who organized the rescue of 2,500 Jewish children during World War II, and the teenagers who started the investigation into Irena's heroism.

My Name Is Yoon

My Name Is Yoon
Author: Helen Recorvits
Publsiher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Emigration and immigration
ISBN: 0606355227

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Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Publsiher: Abrams
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2023-01-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781647006594

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Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he’ll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.

Your Name is a Song

Your Name is a Song
Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2021
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 1954635206

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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.

Danbi Leads the School Parade

Danbi Leads the School Parade
Author: Anna Kim
Publsiher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780451478917

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An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book Meet Danbi, the new girl at school! Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces readers to an irresistible new character. In this first story, she learns to navigate her two cultures and realizes that when you open your world to others, their world opens up to you.