The Name Jar

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.

Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, includingThe Sun Girl and the Moon BoyandGood-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dongby Frances Park and Ginger Park. The first book she illustrated,Nim and the War Effortby Milly Lee, was an ALA Notable Book and an IRACBC Childrens Book Award Winner.

• Publisher: Dragonfly
• Publish Date: October 14, 2003
• Pages: 40
• Dimensions: 11.0 X 8.6 X 0.1 inches | 0.4 pounds
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780440417996
• BISAC Categories: Kids
• BISAC Categories: Family – Multigenerational, Cooking & Food, Diversity & Multicultural