Luisa Uribe

Saddened by her classmates’ and teacher’s mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. Illustrations and musicality of the book great way convey the importance of names and recognizing each.

Shows what it feels like when a family member or loved one is incarcerated. It wasn't as in depth as I expected it to be, but I think it was just enough for young kids to understand/relate to if they have a loved one who's "away".

This story shows children that everyone's name is unique and special no matter how different it is and how important it is to do your best to learn the pronunciation of people's names.

4/5