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he book celebrates cultural heritage and the connections we carry through our names, encouraging children to embrace their unique stories.

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1 A Christmas Carol
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Nathan is flung into an unexpected adventure when he meets up with the mysterious Haven and crosses path with the volken chasing after him. This was a fun read. I wish it was a bit more developed, but I loved the characters and how the story unfolds. #Nonbinary #Hispanic #Fantasy #Comics

“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.

Alma 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.

Award 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.

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 about about a child‘s family, heritage and identities. This could be done by show and tell, sharing how you got your name, making a new story about you're name and what each letter means.