Written by Joanna Ho, Illustrated by Khoa Le
This meaningful picture book is about six children of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent. It is about the importance and meaning of their names. It instructs children about different languages and cultures. The interaction between the text and the illustrations is well done. I was excited to see a Tongan child represented. I have many requests at my school for books about children from the Polynesian culture. There is a useful afterword that helps with the pronunciation of each name and further explains the meaning and significance. Although this book will appeal more to teachers than students, it serves a good purpose.
Reviewed by Kristen L Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in November 2023
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 1-3
Say My Name
Written by Joanna Ho, Illustrated by Khoa Le
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
40 pages
Release Date: September 26, 2023
ISBN: 9780063205338
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
