“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.“
In Alma and How She Got Her Name, young Alma learns the stories behind her name from her father, discovering the love and heritage embedded in each syllable. As she explores her identity and the significance of her name, Alma embarks on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery. With enchanting illustrations and a heartfelt narrative, this picture book celebrates cultural roots and the importance of names.
pickAlma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal features vibrant, textured illustrations that capture the warmth of cultural heritage. The story explores the significance of names and family history, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's identity. Recognized with a Caldecott Honor in 2019, the book encourages young readers to appreciate their own names and celebrate diversity.
“That's my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.“
This whole book can be used to teach students to love who they are and where they come from. This can be turned into several activities such as show-in-tell, writing a personal narrative, or bringing in a family member to discuss interesting family history.
pickAward winning- Alma and How She Got Her Name is a story about a girl who journeys to understand and love her name. This is a Caldecott winner from 2019. The pictures in this book are done by pencil, there is a fair amount of detail but the pictures themself feel softy and homelike. At the start of the book Alma is ashamed of how long her name is and then as her dad is telling her the history behind each name, she quickly becomes proud.
I would use this book in a social studies class to teach about culture and individuality. You could also use this book at the beginning of the year to discuss accepting others‘ differences.
pickCaldecott Honor Winner
Published 2018
This is a great story about a girl with a really long name who learns the history of where it comes from. At first, Alma is embarrassed and confused about her long, complicated name. But after she learns about all of the awesome people who are honored in it, she becomes proud of her name. The message of appreciating and being knowledgeable about your own identity is told in a child friendly way.
“That's my name and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.“
