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The Name Jar

Yangsook Choi

A heartwarming tale of a new kid in school struggling to find acceptance in an unfamiliar culture. When Unhei moves to America from Korea, she worries about fitting in with her new classmates who struggle to pronounce her name. In an effort to make things easier, she decides to choose a new name, but her classmates decide to help her out by filling a jar with potential options. However, as Unhei learns more about her own identity and the meaning behind her name, she discovers the courage to embrace her heritage and introduce herself as Yoon-Hey. The Name Jar is a touching story about the importance of cultural understanding, self-acceptance, and friendship.
Publish Date
2003-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
2003-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2001
Goodreads Rating
4.38
ISBN
9780440417996
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