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“Bolstering and affirming.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Rajan Gopal urges a widespread appreciation for names in this affirming work featuring Sua’s crisp cut-paper artwork.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A joyful, energizing book to share when exploring the unique qualities we each bring to the table.”

—Booklist

The Power of Your Name

Written by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Illustrated by Olivia Sua
Published by Union Square Kids

Dynamic. Intentional. Powerful.

​These are just a few of the many words that describe your name. Bestowed with love, your name is essential . . . just like you. It is alive; it is the beat of your drum; it is a celebration of all the beautiful traits that make you so wonderfully you.

Told through the ABCs with powerful, anthemic prose and breathtaking cut-paper art, Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Olivia Sua deliver a powerful assertion: that whatever your name is, it is alive—and the heartbeat of who you are.

Primary ISBN: 9781454947424
Publication Date: August 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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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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