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That's Not My Name!

by Anoosha Syed Publisher: VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

A name worth saying correctly

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A name worth saying correctly

Mirha’s excitement about starting school gives way to uncertainty when her classmates mispronounce her name. At home, she weighs the small conveniences of having a more familiar name against what hers means to her, with her mother helping her see its significance. The next day, Mirha returns ready to teach her classmates how to say it, however many attempts it takes. The school-day premise connects name pronunciation with belonging and self-advocacy, while keeping the focus on a child’s experience and a family conversation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about starting school and making friends
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book about names, pronunciation, and belonging
  • Young readers interested in stories about speaking up for themselves

Themes

Names and identityBelongingSelf-advocacyFamily support

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Book overview

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed.

Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily.

Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries.
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