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“An Indian American boy’s excitement for his first day of school is tempered when his classmates can’t pronounce his name.”
–Kirkus Reviews

My Name

Written by Supriya Kelkar
Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux

When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can’t pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his classmates. Later at home, his parents remind him of how special he is — and how his unique name reflects that.

With lush illustrations by Sandhya Prabhat, award-winning author Supriya Kelkar writes a stunning tribute to the word that identifies each of us the very most — our name, reminding readers of the beauty in celebrating difference, taking pride in uniqueness, and helping others to do the same.

Primary ISBN: 9780374314637
Publication Date: August 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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