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My Name Is Aviva: Read-aloud Edition
by Lesléa Newman Ag Jatkowska"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.
My Name is Bilal
by Asma Mobin-UddinFeatured in a New York Times article titled "Teach Your Kids to Resist Hatred Toward Asians"A young boy wrestles with his Muslim identify until a compassionate teacher helps him to understand more about his heritage. After a family move, Bilal and his sister Ayesha attend a new school where they find out that they may be the only Muslim students there. Bilal sees his sister bullied on their first day, so he worries about being teased himself, thinking it might be best if his classmates didn't know that he is Muslim. Maybe if he tells kids his name is Bill, rather than Bilal, then they will eave him alone. But when Bilal's teacher Mr. Ali, who is also Muslim, sees how Bilal is struggling. He gives Bilal a book about the first person to give the call to prayer during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. That person was another Bilal: Bilal Ibn Rabah. What Bilal learns from the book forms the compelling story of a young boy grappling with his identity.
My Name Is Blessing
by Eric WaltersBased on the life of a real boy, this warm-hearted, beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baraka, a young Kenyan boy with a physical disability. Baraka and eight cousins live with their grandmother. She gives them boundless love, but there is never enough money or food, and life is hard --love doesn't feed hungry stomachs or clothe growing bodies, or school keen minds. Baraka is too young, and, with his disability, needs too much, and she is too old. A difficult choice must be made, and grandmother and grandchild set off on a journey to see if there is a place at the orphanage for Baraka. The story begins by looking at Baraka's physical disability as a misfortune, but ends by looking beyond the disability, to his great heart and spirit, and the blessings he brings.
My Name Is Brian
by Jeanne BetancourtBrian's family thinks he's lazy. His friends think some of the things he does are really funny -- like writing his name as Brain instead of Brian. But Brian isn't trying to be funny. He knows he isn't lazy. And, when he gets new teacher who takes time to work with him, Brian finds his problem is called dyslexia.
My Name is Chloe (Diary of a Teenage Girl: Chloe #1)
by Melody CarlsonChloe, Josh Miller's younger sister, is a free spirit with funky clothes and dramatic hair. She struggles with her own identity, classmates, parents, boys, and -- her biggest question -- whether or not God is for real. But this unconventional high school freshman definitely doesn't hold back when she meets Him in a big, personal way. Refusing to change her image to fit into the "stereotypical Christian preppy mold," Chloe expresses God's love and grace through the girl band she forms, Redemption. In her development as a musician and performer, tender-hearted Chloe will learn tough lessons about following God, her heart, and her dreams.From the Trade Paperback edition.
My Name Is Cool: Stories From A Cuban-irish-american Storyteller
by Antonio SacreWhen I was born, I kept my eyes squeezed shut so tightly that my mom called me Mr. Magoo from a cartoon she loved. My dad said I was going to be bilingual, like him, so he called me El Señor Magoo. Little Antonio has a LOT of names. Different relatives call him different names, but the real culture shock happens when he goes to school for the first time. A celebration of biracial heritage and cultural identity from award-winning Cuban American storyteller Antonio Sacre, My Name Is Cool teaches children to be proud of their heritage and the things that make them different. Different is COOL.
My Name Is Cool: Stories from a Cuban-Irish-American Storyteller
by Antonio Sacre"In 1960 my father got into a rowboat from Havana, Cuba and rowed 90 miles to the United States to start his new life. By the time I got into seventh grade, I was telling my friends that my father saved all of his family, all of his friends, piled everyone into that boat and rowed everybody over to America. By the time I got into high school, I was telling my friends that my father stole five boats from Castro's navy, saved all of his friends, all of his family, all of his first, second, third, fourth, and fifth cousins, everyone on his block, all of the pets, and everybody on his baseball team. He piled them into the boat. There was no room for him in the boat, so he tied those boats together with a big rope, put that rope around his shoulders and he swam everybody over to the United States. . ." Born in Boston to a Cuban father and an Irish-American mother, Antonio Sacre is one of the few leprecanos on the national speaking circuit. Using his own personal history and telling the stories that audiences across the nation have found so captivating and wonderful, this award-winning storyteller and author weaves the Spanish language, Cuban and Mexican customs, and Irish humor into an unforgettable book of humor, inspiration, tradition, and family. My Name is Cool is a classic story sure to transcend, like the author himself, cultures and boundaries.
My Name is Elmo (Sesame Street)
by Constance AllenElmo introduces himself and his favorite things to girls and boys ages 0 to 3 in this sturdy board book edition of the bestselling Sesame Street Little Golden Book My Name Is Elmo. Perfectly paired text and illustrations make this one of the best books ever about Elmo.
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Truth (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisIs truth real? How do you define truth? What happens when your definition of truth is not the same as your best friend's? Or your parents'? Whose truth becomes the real truth?See a problem?The culture says truth can change. God&’s Word says Truth is solid.In My Name is Erin: One Girls Journey to Discover Truth you will be guided by Erin to learn Truth is not defined by your circumstances, your heart, or your mindTruth can be discovered – not createdHow to protect yourself and your friends with TruthLies that masquerade as TruthHow to make invisible spy inkThis book is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. They are:My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Truth (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisIs truth real? How do you define truth? What happens when your definition of truth is not the same as your best friend's? Or your parents'? Whose truth becomes the real truth?See a problem?The culture says truth can change. God&’s Word says Truth is solid.In My Name is Erin: One Girls Journey to Discover Truth you will be guided by Erin to learn Truth is not defined by your circumstances, your heart, or your mindTruth can be discovered – not createdHow to protect yourself and your friends with TruthLies that masquerade as TruthHow to make invisible spy inkThis book is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. They are:My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She Is (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisCome meet Erin. Like you, she has struggled with many questions about being a girl.Why does it matter that God created men and women?Why did God make guys and girls so different?Why does gender (that&’s just a fancy word for the traits that make girls girls and boys boys) matter anyway?In this book, Erin sets out on a journey to learn from God&’s Word who she is. After all, God is the one who made her and the only One who can really answer her questions.She learns that whether you&’re a mega tomboy, a pretty-pretty princess, or someone somewhere in between, God has a plan for your girlhood that goes way beyond ribbons and curls. You were made to bring God glory, and the purpose of your design is to point to Him. My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She Is is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She Is (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisCome meet Erin. Like you, she has struggled with many questions about being a girl.Why does it matter that God created men and women?Why did God make guys and girls so different?Why does gender (that&’s just a fancy word for the traits that make girls girls and boys boys) matter anyway?In this book, Erin sets out on a journey to learn from God&’s Word who she is. After all, God is the one who made her and the only One who can really answer her questions.She learns that whether you&’re a mega tomboy, a pretty-pretty princess, or someone somewhere in between, God has a plan for your girlhood that goes way beyond ribbons and curls. You were made to bring God glory, and the purpose of your design is to point to Him. My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She Is is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisDo you often wonder why? Why am I here? Do I serve a purpose? God says yes. No matter your age or your circumstances, you have a powerful purpose. Do you have a passion for something? The poor? A country? Justice? Just because you are in school doesn&’t mean you can&’t do something about it now. Your purpose and your passion intersect—you just have to find where. Read My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference and: Discover and replace your fake purpose with your real purpose.Learn how to stop waiting and live as a mission-minded girl NOW.Be inspired by stories of girls like you that said &“Yes, Lord.&”My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisDo you often wonder why? Why am I here? Do I serve a purpose? God says yes. No matter your age or your circumstances, you have a powerful purpose. Do you have a passion for something? The poor? A country? Justice? Just because you are in school doesn&’t mean you can&’t do something about it now. Your purpose and your passion intersect—you just have to find where. Read My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference and: Discover and replace your fake purpose with your real purpose.Learn how to stop waiting and live as a mission-minded girl NOW.Be inspired by stories of girls like you that said &“Yes, Lord.&”My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical Faith (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisMaybe you&’ve had a moment when God did something radical in your heart. Putting your faith and trust in Him certainly feels like taking a giant leap, but really it&’s just the beginning of the exciting, and—yes—radical journey that comes with agreeing to live as God calls you to.What does being radical look like? In the Bible, the common characteristics of "radicals" are:They trusted God.They listened to God&’s voice and then obeyed—even when it cost them.Because of their faith, they lived lives that looked different from everyone else&’s. That&’s a short list and a tall order, but basically it means you can be a radical, too. There&’s nothing on that list that is impossible for you. There&’s nothing on that list that requires you to be older, or more financially stable, or to have a college degree. No matter who you are or where you live, you can live a radical faith. Meet Erin, who has learned practical ways to do just that. She'll help you be radical, too.My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical Faith (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisMaybe you&’ve had a moment when God did something radical in your heart. Putting your faith and trust in Him certainly feels like taking a giant leap, but really it&’s just the beginning of the exciting, and—yes—radical journey that comes with agreeing to live as God calls you to.What does being radical look like? In the Bible, the common characteristics of "radicals" are:They trusted God.They listened to God&’s voice and then obeyed—even when it cost them.Because of their faith, they lived lives that looked different from everyone else&’s. That&’s a short list and a tall order, but basically it means you can be a radical, too. There&’s nothing on that list that is impossible for you. There&’s nothing on that list that requires you to be older, or more financially stable, or to have a college degree. No matter who you are or where you live, you can live a radical faith. Meet Erin, who has learned practical ways to do just that. She'll help you be radical, too.My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Gabriela / Me llamo Gabriela: The Life Of Gabriela Mistral / la Vida De Gabriela Mistral (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 10 #3)
by Monica Brown John ParraNIMAC-sourced textbook
My Name Is Georgia
by Jeanette WinterFrom the time she was a young girl, Georgia O'Keeffe saw the world in her own way. At night she climbed a ladder to the starlit sky to await the sun. She walked in the hills at daybreak and in moonlight. She gathered bones and rocks, and brought them home to paint. And she always knew what was in her heart--to be an artist.
My Name Is Hamburger
by Jacqueline JulesSay your name with pride! Trudie Hamburger is the only Jewish kid living in the small southern town of Colburn in 1962. Nobody else at her school has a father who speaks with a German accent or a last name that means chopped meat. Trudie doesn't want to be the girl who cries when Daniel Reynolds teases her. Or the girl who hides in the library to avoid singing Christian songs in music class. She doesn't want to be different. But over the course of a few pivotal months, as Trudie confronts her fears and embraces what she loves—including things that make her different from her classmates—she finally finds a way to say her name with pride.
My Name Is James Madison Hemings
by Jonah WinterA New York Times Notable Book A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings.In an evocative first-person account accompanied by exquisite artwork, Winter and Widener tell the story of James Madison Hemings&’s childhood at Monticello, and, in doing so, illuminate the many contradictions in Jefferson&’s life and legacy. Though Jefferson lived in a mansion, Hemings and his siblings lived in a single room. While Jefferson doted on his white grandchildren, he never showed affection to his enslaved children. Though he kept the Hemings boys from hard field labor—instead sending them to work in the carpentry shop—Jefferson nevertheless listed the children in his &“Farm Book&” along with the sheep, hogs, and other property. Here is a profound and moving account of one family&’s history, which is also America&’s history.An author's note includes more information about Hemings, Jefferson, and the author's research."This gentle, emotional book is a reminder that many presidents&’ biographies have distressing aspects. . . . A simple but historically solid introduction to some of the moral crises slavery presented for our nation." --The New York Times"Through a poignant first-person monologue, Winter imagines the peculiar upbring- ing of Virginia slave James Madison Hemings, son of Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved mistress, Sally Hemings.&”—Bulletin, starred review
My Name is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
by Fabricio Vanden Broeck Jane MedinaJorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country. He wants to fit in at school, but he doesn't want to forget his homeland, Mexico. His family is still doing things like they're in the old country, but Jorge wants to find out everything he can about his new country--on the other side of the river. Learning a new language, getting a library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges for Jorge. Just when Jorge has found a friend in Tim, his life changes once again. Told from the point of view of Jorge, Jane Medina's moving poems vividly depict one boy's struggle to make a new life in a new country.
My Name is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
by Jane MedinaJorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country. He wants to fit in at school, but he doesn't want to forget his homeland, Mexico. His family is still doing things like they're in the old country, but Jorge wants to find out everything he can about his new country--on the other side of the river. Learning a new language, getting a library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges for Jorge. Just when Jorge has found a friend in Tim, his life changes once again. Told from the point of view of Jorge, Jane Medina's moving poems vividly depict one boy's struggle to make a new life in a new country.
My Name Is Long as a River
by Suma SubramaniamIn this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.What&’s so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn&’t think there is anything special about her very long name—in fact, she would prefer to be called &“Kav.&” But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family&’s heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri&’s eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.Through Suma Subramaniam&’s lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand&’s radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.
My Name Is Malala
by Malala YousafzaiIn her first board book, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai introduces herself and her story to inspire the next generation of readers and leaders. With simple text alongside irresistible art, Nobel Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai's first board book offers parents and educators a way to show that extraordinary figures are real people who are both relatable and inspiring. Malala is a daughter, a sister, a friend, a student, and, of course, an activist. The last spread features a brief bio to provide more context for parents, caretakers, and educators who want to start a conversation about Malala's activism.
My Name Is Maria Isabel
by Alma Flor AdaA third grader realizes the importance of her name in this classic story of heritage and self-identity.For María Isabel Salazar López, the hardest thing about being the new girl in school is that the teacher doesn't call her by her real name. "We already have two Marías in this class," says her teacher. "Why don't we call you Mary instead?" But María Isabel has been named for her Papá's mother and for Chabela, her beloved Puerto Rican grandmother. Can she find a way to make her teacher see that if she loses her name, she's lost the most important part of herself?