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Your Name Is a Song Hardcover – Picture Book, July 7, 2020

by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Author), Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)
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Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.

Your Name is a Song includes back matter perfect for parents, educators, caregivers, and young readers who want to learn more about the names featured in the story. The "Glossary of Names" lists each name’s meaning, origin, and pronunciation. Additionally, readers can use a listed link to access an online video of the author pronouncing all the names in the book.

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  3. Language
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    1 - Preschool
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    The Innovation Press
  7. Publication date
    July 7, 2020
  8. ISBN-10
    1943147728
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1943147724
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★ "This lovely celebration of African American culture, featuring a Muslim family, offers a fresh way to look at the tradition of creating new names. . . A delightful celebration."
-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Simultaneously imparts a strong spark of sensibility and envelops readers in a warm embrace through an overdue, crucial lesson about the significance of honoring every individual’s cultural identity..."
-- School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

JAMILAH THOMPKINS-BIGELOW is an educator and writer who centers Black and Muslim children in her work. She is the author of Mommy's Khimar, Your Name is a Song, and a is contributor to the Once Upon an Eid anthology. She provides free and fun community writing programs for local youth in Philadelphia where she lives with her family. 

Luisa Uribe is an illustrator living in Bogotá, Colombia. She holds a graphic design degree from the National University of Colombia and an MA in art and design from Loughborough University. Find out more about her at luisauribe.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07W4XJ184
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Innovation Press; Illustrated edition (July 7, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1943147728
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1943147724
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,757 ratings

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    Luisa Uribe is an illustrator and designer of children’s media. She graduated as a Graphic Designer from the National University of Colombia and has an MA in Art and Design from Loughborough University. In 2018 she was awarded the SOI Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for The Vast Wonder of the World (Lerner Books). Other recent publications include The Queen and the First Christmas Tree (Albert Whitman), Mamá Adivina (Ediciones Ekaré), Your Name is a Song (The Innovation Press) and Dear Earth… From Your Friends in Room 5 (Harper).

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Aidan
5.0 out of 5 stars A very cute book with a very important message
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
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This is a great book for kids who have names other people struggle (or just don't even try) with, to increase their confidence to stand up for their names and teach others how to say it properly. This is also good for kids who have common names, to teach them that just because another person's name sounds different than what they're used to hearing, it's still a beautiful name and you should say it correctly. Honestly, I know a few adults who could use this book!

I especially love that the author included a glossary of the names mentioned in the book, including their origins and meanings. All the names featured are so beautiful, it's lovely to have further education on them.
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Hopeful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my Music classroom!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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I used this book in my Music classroom (grades 2-7) as part of a composition unit. We loved the book, the idea of our names coming from somewhere, having different feelings, having rhythm and melody. My students represent so many languages and cultures. This book honors each and every on of us. Great story, beautiful illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful song
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow never disappoints! This is a beautiful book with beautiful names and an even more beautiful message that will help kids and adults embrace the beauty of every name. Thank you!
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KeturahChioma
5.0 out of 5 stars My go to baby shower gift
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
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It is beautifully written and illustrated. I love this book and immediately buy it for any and every baby shower!!
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artbypg
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful message!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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I love that this book encourages kids to be proud of their names, even though they may deviate from the "norm." It also encourages others to respect the pronunciation of unique names which I think is really important!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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This is the first children's book I've read that put tears in my eyes. We read this with our 3.5 year old, and he made the effort to pronounce each beautiful name along with us. I just kept thinking how he will likely have people mispronounce his name, his brother's, and how I've had mine...and how this book will help him appreciate how special each name is.
Parents agonize over naming their babies, and nothing hurts more than having your child's beautiful name butchered or mocked.
From those of us with non-anglo names and cultures, thank you!
For those of you with Anglo names, this book is so important to add to your child's library!
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Ms. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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This is a truly beautiful book. It is definitely one that every teacher should have in their collection. The illustrations are beautiful. The story and names are just wonderful. My principal showed me this big and I purchased it that day. If your looking for high quality, diverse books. This is it!
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Craig Louis Citro
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical and breathtaking book
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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Between the poetic writing and the breathtaking art, this book is one of our favorite books of all time. My children love hearing it, and have enjoyed learning how to pronounce some new-to-them name along with the author (there's a link listed in the back of the book that takes you to a video of her pronouncing each of the beautiful names in the book). A MUST HAVE for all families, teachers, and caregivers!
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Zahra Shivji
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to diversify your library!
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
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This book is great and provides pronunciations at the end to ensure every reader respects the names.
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A A
5.0 out of 5 stars Joy to read aloud
Reviewed in Australia on September 12, 2020
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I wish I could pack a copy of this book into every first grader with a less than usual name.
First grader main character, referred to as "the girl", tells her mum that her name got stuck in her teacher's mouth on the first day of school. The mum tells the girl that she should sing her name, because names are songs. They go through an array of names in different languages as the girl practices saying the names and learn where they came from. The next day she comes ready to school to sing not only her name, but also the names of her teacher and classmates.
The glossary at the end of the book provides further insight into the names mentioned in the book. The illustrations compliment the story perfectly.
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Tiz
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2020
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I love this book! Can't wait to share it with my students, and sing their beautiful names.
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Susan Thurow
1.0 out of 5 stars Can only be read on a Mac..
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2020
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I heard a lot about this book and thought it would be perfect for the new school year. Sadly it can only be read a mac - not on any kindle apps....just beware before you buy.
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