Say My Name

"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 (starred review)

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 that came before us.

Six captivating kids connect with the reader, proudly celebrating their names, backgrounds, and ancestors:

Hé Xiao-Guang from ChinaOfa Kivaha Tupoumalohi from the South PacificBijan Hosseini from IranNizhoni Yazzie, who is NavajoXóchitl Luna from MexicoAkosua Acheampong from Ghana

Joanna Ho's lyrical story explains how saying a person's name is the only way we can truly know another.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/26/2023
ISBN: 9780063205338
Pages: 40

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2023
School Library Journal 07/01/2023 pg. 60