Your Name Is a Song

By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe

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.

Your Name is a Song includes back matter perfect for parents, educators, caregivers, and young readers who want to learn more about the names featured in the story. The "Glossary of Names" lists each name’s meaning, origin, and pronunciation. Additionally, readers can use a listed link to access an online video of the author pronouncing all the names in the book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Innovation Press
• Release date: Aug 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781943147915

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[Maria Rahman · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Liked the way the little girl's mother comfort her. Learned various name with origin and meaning. ??

[d-fbuser-92223859 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Optimistic, revelatory, and so hopeful. Lovely illustrations to accompany a message of self-esteem and understanding.

[Lesvie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I wish I had this book as a child. No one could pronounce my name properly.

[j_odiorne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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 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."