The Name Jar

A book that highlights the importance of names. How much history, love, and culture is behind a name. It teaches students to make sure we honor each other by using and pronouncing our names correctly. This book would be perfect for newcomers. ( )

The author is trying to encourage self-love and acceptance of our differences. The main character of the book has a very different name from her classmates but the author encourages her to accept her different name. ( )

This book tells a story about a girl who is new to the United States and has a harder time fitting in. Something that really stands out is her name. She does not feel as comfortable with it. At the end of the story, she is able to build up conference and feel comfortable using her of name. She learns that her name is a part of her and she shouldn't feel ashamed of it. ( )

This book would be great for a read aloud for all grades or independent read for intermediate elementary grades. The name jar is the story about Unhei who starts her new school in America believing she must come up with a new name that her classmates will be able to pronounce. While trying to choose a new name she creates a name jar full of different options but none of them seem to feel right. When a classmate goes to her house and discovers her given name and the special meaning behind it Unhei is encouraged to keep her given name.
This is a cute first day of school story that is great for promoting acceptance and inclusion. ( )

I really loved this book because I feel like it will teach all students to love and accept who they are and where they come from. In the book the main character goes from being ashamed of her name because it is different to loving her name and essentially "choosing" her name and embracing it. So beautiful and does an amazing job at showcasing cultural appreciation. ( )