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Dragonfly Books, 2003-14-10

Name Jar

Name Jar

Yangsook Choi, Author

Yangsook Choi, Illustrator

Paperback

9780440417996

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Now in paperback--the heartwarming multicultural story of a young Korean girl, new to her American classroom, who says she will choose a name easier for her classmates to pronounce from a jar of names. Illustrations.
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This tender narrative explores the journey of self-acceptance and the significance of one’s name. Through Unhei’s experience, readers are invited to reflect on cultural identity, the courage to embrace uniqueness, and the beauty of sharing one’s heritage with others.

Keywords and Themes: Asian American & Pacific Islander • Awareness • Community • Confidence • Courage • Emigration • Friendship • Identity • Immigration & Refugees • Juvenile Fiction • New Experience • Respect • Self-Acceptance • Social Themes • Transformation

Readability • 3.4

Age Range • 3-7

Pages • 40

Subjects • Identity (Philosophical concept) • Korean Americans • Schools • Identity • Names • Personal

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Asian American & Pacific Islander • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration, Immigration & Refugees

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.

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