Title: My Name is Yoon
Author: Helen Recorvits
Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska
Theme: realistic fiction
Summary: Yoon is a recent immigrant to the United States from Korea, longing for home and having difficulty adjusting to the English language. As she learns new English words (cat, bird, cupcake), she imagines that she is all of these things - everything but herself. Eventually, though, as she builds a relationship with her new teacher classmates, she gains confidence in her own identity and begins to embrace the spelling of her name in English.
Characters: Yoon, her mother and father, her teacher, the ponytail girl
Comments: I like this account of what it may feel like to suddenly find yourself in an unfamiliar place and questioning where and how you belong. Especially for my students, most of whom have never experienced a move like that and know few, if any, immigrants to the United States, this story provides meaningful insights into the immigration experience through a relatable character.
Grade level: First-Third
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This story would be perfect for a classroom with children who are new to our country. What a great way to address the issue!
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