The Name Jar - by Yangsook Choi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Now in paperback--the heartwarming multicultural story of a young Korean girl, new to her American classroom, who says she will choose a name easier for her classmates to pronounce from a jar of names. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name.</b> <p/>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. <p/>From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including <i>The Sun Girl and the Moon Boy</i> and <i>Good-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong</i> by Frances Park and Ginger Park. The first book she illustrated, <i>Nim and the War Effort</i> by Milly Lee, was an ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Book Award Winner.
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