{"product_id":"9780063205338","title":"Say My Name","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their culture of origin. The author builds a strong case that everyone should embrace their names and honor and learn those with which they may not be familiar.\" —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A moving title that honors its readers and encourages them to feel confident in their cultural identities.\" —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Joanna Ho, of \u003cem\u003eEyes that Kiss in the Corners\u003c\/em\u003e, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNames reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names—and correctly saying them—are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those who came before us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix children connect with the reader and proudly celebrate their names and backgrounds: Hé Xiao-Guang, Ofa Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, Xóchitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honor their ancestors and cultural histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanna Ho’s lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a person’s name is the only way we can truly know another.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joanna Ho","offers":[{"title":"HarperCollins |  Hardback  |  2023-09-26","offer_id":44218777239807,"sku":"9780063205338","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_02ae93e2-39b4-4d92-a365-f53d64d58c39.jpg?v=1692376872","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780063205338","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}