Name: The Name Jar
ISBN: 9780440417996

Reader Score

87%

87% of readers

recommend this book

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name.

Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own.

From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.

Book Details

Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Publish Date: Oct 14th, 2003
Pages: 40
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.70in - 8.30in - 0.20in - 0.40lb
EAN: 9780440417996
Recommended age: 03-07
Categories: • Asian American & Pacific Islander• Social Themes - New Experience• Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration

About the Author

Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including The Sun Girl and the Moon Boy and Good-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong by Frances Park and Ginger Park. The first book she illustrated, Nim and the War Effort by Milly Lee, was an ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Book Award Winner.

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What people are saying

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Kidlit author. TOWER OF LIFE, BRAVO AVOCADO, MENDEL, LET LIBERTY RISE, WAKAWAKALOCH, ANIMAL ZOMBIES, DADDY DEPOT, 12 x 12, rep'd by Miranda Paul at EMLA.

RT @Miranda_Paul: "One of the most appealing illustrations in the exhibit is from Yangsook Choi’s 'The Name Jar'" ...love seeing my client…

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A listing of Kids Books by Korean Americans and Korean diaspora creators: https://t.co/GEm4SpKROr

THE NAME JAR, based on the book by Yangsook Choi, will have it's World Premiere at Stages Theater in Hopkins, Minnesota, March 22-April 14, 2024. The Name Jar is a celebration of culture, family, and what's in a name. https://t.co/Quz4xxe8j5 #kiBooka #lindasuepark #theater https://t.co/AQH7ZxEthb

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Praise for this book

"Unhei's reflection and inner strength are noteworthy; cultural details freshen the story, and Choi's gleaming, expressive paintings are always a treasure." --The New York Times