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Publication
Global Publisher Services (2020), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
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.
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LibraryThing member J_Odiorne
At her brand new school, a young girl is so frustrated and discouraged when no one -not even the teachers- can pronounce her name correctly that she tells her mother she never wants to go back. On the way home from school, her mother tells her that names are songs and demonstrates this melodic
Critical Analysis: This book helps children to develop self-confidence and pride in their name and can teach children to view situations with new perspectivels, to see the viewpoint of another, and to engage in prosocial behavior. It also embraces differences and fosters an appreciation for diversity.
Favorite quotes: "From your heart, say your name.", "Made up names come from dreamers."
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concept to her as they continue home in a musical way. The little girl returns to school with a whole new perspective. She teaches everyone how to sing their names and her own both to everyone's delight. Critical Analysis: This book helps children to develop self-confidence and pride in their name and can teach children to view situations with new perspectivels, to see the viewpoint of another, and to engage in prosocial behavior. It also embraces differences and fosters an appreciation for diversity.
Favorite quotes: "From your heart, say your name.", "Made up names come from dreamers."
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First week of school!
Awards
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2022)
CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy (Nominee — 2021)
Carolyn W. Field Award (Honor Book — 2021)
Irma Black Award (Contender — 2021)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2022)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2023)
Donna Norvell Oklahoma Book Award (Nominee — 2021)
Great Reads from Great Places (Pennsylvania — 2021)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Children's Books — 2020)
Penn GSE's Best Books for Young Readers (Selection — Picture Books — 2020)
Great Texas Mosquito List (K-2 — 2022)
Picture This Recommendation List (Fiction — 2021)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (K-2 — 2021)
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids (Picture Books — 2020)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Picture Books — 2020)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2020
Physical description
10.1 x 10 inches
ISBN
1943147728 / 9781943147724