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“Alma Sofia Esperanza Josè Pura Candela! 'That's my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.' “

This would be a good book to read to students prior to doing a name story project. I remember in elementary school having to ask my parents where my name came from. Even now, in college, I am still asked to do projects reporting on the importance of my name and how it is special to me.

"Alma and How She Got Her Name" was written and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. This is a book about a little girl who is upset she has a long name, but her dad breaks down where her name comes from and why it is important to their family. The illustrations help tell this story by being mostly black and white. Throughout the story, but there are pops of reds and blues that make part of the images stand out.

“My name is so long Daddy. It never fits.“

I would use Alma and How She Got Her Name in the classroom to have children explore where they got their name from. I think this story could be used with a take home activity for children to learn more about their own background and family history.

Alma and How She Got Her Name is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela wonders why she has a long name so her dad tells her the story behind it. Color is used in these pictures to determine what time period her dad is telling her about. For example the picture of Alma's great grandma uses very dull and dark coloring. The illustrations tell a story.

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I will use this book to start the conversation about where each student got their name from. What is the meaning behind their name, is their culture tied into it... We would do a name project based off of this book.

This book uses color to make the main character stand out against the other illustrations. This story is all about her, so she must stand out. Children can look at these illustrations and see the history that is being shown. The historical pictures are in a grey tone. On one page, there is a map that is in grey but then the string that is going all across the map is in red so that it stands out. The red string is showing movement across the map.

“I picked the name Alma just for you. You are the first and the only Alma.“ This quote Was really deep to me because it showed how important she is in her family and it important for other children to realize their importance as well.

This book would be really good to use for students to ask their family what their name means. this would be good for students to talk about their family and for peers and teachers to make connections about why they are names that.

Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal. 2018. Picture Book. This book's value of color and softness of the line shows the importance of each part of her name. The way the author paints each name a different color and font describes her life story and how important it is to her. The color red also shows the importance of how she is going t have her own story and so she stands out.

Adorable story about Alma‘s long name and how she learns about great people she is named for 💗

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Published: 2018
Alma has a very long name, one she's sure is way too long. But then, Alma's father shares with her each part of her name and why it is important. She gets to hear about different members of her family and see parts of them in herself. She begins to appreciate her name and thinks it fits her just right.
Awards: Caldecott Honor, Ezra Jack Keats Award, Charlotte Huck Award, NCSS and CBC Notable SS Trade Books for Young People

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.”

Beautiful story teaching us to love and appreciate where we come from.

Picture book. This is a beautiful about a girl named Alma and how she learned to love her name and the story behind it. The Illustrations are beautifully done in pencil an really add that little something that ties the book together. Overall wonderful book and read.

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am alma, and I have a story to tell.”

This would be a great story when talking about family and or identity. Children can do research about the meaning of their name.

This book was published in 2018, and won the Caldecott Honor Medal. This book is a sweet story about a little girl who learns the story of her very, very long name. Throughout the story you see how she learns what each name means, and feels proud to have it as her own.

“That's my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.“

We all come from different places, backgrounds, and cultures. This book shares an important story about how Alma got her name.

I absolutely love this book! Such a cute and sweet book about how Alma, the main character, got her unique name. This book would be a great read at the beginning of the school year so that students have a chance to share how they got their name. We all come from different backgrounds and all have different stories to tell.

I really enjoyed this book. It tells a story of a little girl‘s father explaining where her name came from. Parts of her name come from several family members, but her first name is unique just for her. Kids can learn from this simple story and understanding the deeper meaning behind our names.

“I am Alma, and I have a story to tell!”

This book is such a simple and happy read! It is easy to follow and short. It tells a story while highlighting the importance of heritage and uniqueness!

“That‘s my name and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell”.

I really like this book and I think it would be great in a Hispanic influenced classroom. I think the photos are adorable and students of this culture could relate easily.

Alma and how she got her name by Juana Martinez-Neal is a Caldecott honor book and it was published in 2019. This story is about a girl who believes her name is just too long. After asking her dad about her name she is able to discover where her name comes from and how she is loved by all her family and how each name has significance.

“My name is so long, Daddy. It never fits, Alma said.”

With every part of her name is shows the history and meaning behind it!

Alma and how she got her name by Juana Martinez-Neal is a Caldecott Honor Book (2018). This book takes the reader on a journey of finding out why a young girl Alma has her name. It finds the beauty and history is her name. By the end of the book she is proud to have such a long name!

I was thinking how cool her name really is, bringing in all of her ancestors, making her name apart of her history.

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.”

This was published in 2019 and has won the Caldecott Award. It is a short and really cute book, sending a message to love yourself for who you are.

That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am alma, and I have a story to tell.”

I liked this book a lot. It was short simple but had a really good ending meaning.

I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.

This is the perfect book to read to someone who doesn‘t necessarily understand their name or not like it in the moment. When I was younger I never really like my name and thought it was for old people.

The Caldecott honor book, Alma and how she got her name was published in 2018. This book was a very good read and warmed my heart. This little girl went through and heard stories of how she got her name and what it means. It was the perfect story to make someone feel unique in their own way.

Alma and How She Got Her Name is an adorable picture book that was published in 2019. It is also a Caldecott Honor winner. This is book features a little girl named Alma who feels like her name doesn‘t fit. As the story goes on she learns about her family history and how she got each of her names. It emphasizes the importance of personal history and making connections to yours. I would definitely recommend this book in a classroom.

The book shows an amazing example about learning and connecting to your personal history. Nowadays everyone wants to know about their families pasts and the cultures they are connected to. This book shows the importance of family and knowing where you came from. This book would be perfect in the classroom when connected to an activity about names and why students were given them!

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.”

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.”

This story is very cute. It is a quick and heartwarming read that connects the reader to Alma and her family from the get-go. The author makes it easy to read and follow along with.

This Caldecott Award winning book tells how Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela got her name. Throughout the book, Alma‘s father tells the story of each of the people she was named after and why she was given those names. Alma finds ways to connect with each of her relatives and takes pride in her name. The first name Alma is unique to her and she is ready to make her own story.

“That‘s my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.”

There is a drawing of Alma standing up holding a sign saying “I am”.