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In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names. Activities are in English and Spanish. Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! You’re using an unsupported mobile browser. With each ancestral tale, Alma enthusiastically underscores her direct connections to her familial inheritance (…) Names are so much more than a collection of letters and sounds, Martinez-Neal reminds. It is such a sweet book. No one had used that before. Love the art, love the story. Absolutely gorgeous artwork. Important story about family names and heritage. :). Catherine after my mother and Victoria in honor of my grandfather, Victor. A story about identity, pride, and family, all combined with the stunning illustrations of Martinez-Neal is a must-share in the classroom. Texas Standard – What’s in a Name? As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all - and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. He sits her down and tells her the stories of all the family members she is named after, from her grandmother Sofia to her great-aunt Pura, and as she comes to appreciate these ancestors, Alma becomes more appreciative of her name.

The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald We’d love your help. During Reading Read the first double page spread of this book. Please use Internet Explorer. Winner of the 2019 Caldecott Honor Award. Each name for Alma represented family members and their particular traits and, honestly, it made me reflect on my name; where it came from, what traits I might have from the person who shared my middle name. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. The author's note about her own LONG name and how she despaired over it while growing up in Lima, Peru before growing to love it later on in the US is a wonderful addition to the story. A wonderful story with lovely illustrations. Definitely going on the shortlist of books for baby showers and birthdays. Soft blue and red details pop against the charcoal scenes, which perfectly reflect the snapshots of Alma’s family. Very well structured, too! You're using an older version of Firefox. Our names don't mean shit" because I feel like this is also true...my first name came from nowhere). The pictures end up stealing the show in their depiction of the sweet closeness between Alma and her father.

To get the best of Reading Club’s new features and for a faster experience, please use iOS Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox. 2Full Circle Literary, “Alma and How She Got Her Name” – I am Sofia, Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, La Madre Goose: Nursery Rhymes for los Niños, Anti Defamation League – Educator Discussion Guide, Anti Defamation League – Parent/Family Discussion Guide, School Library Journal – The Stories That Shape Us, Reading is Fundamental Literacy Central – Support Materials for Alma and How She Got Her Name, Reading Across America – Activities for Elementary Students, Publishers Weekly – Spring 2018 Children’s Sneak Previews, Read Brightly – 20 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018, Latinxs in KidLit – 2018 Titles By/For/About Latinx, Publishers Weekly – Children’s Authors and Books to Watch for at Winter Institute 13, Youth Literature Reviews – 30 Must-Read 2018 Picture Books, Publishers Weekly – WI13: Authors and Books to Watch, ABA – The Spring 2018 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview, School Library Journal – 38 Exciting Titles Stars March 2018, School Library Journal – What’s in a name? Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela knows her name is long, but she doesn’t know why, until her dad tells her about all the family members it honors. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text book Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal.

-SLJ, starred review Activities are in English and Spanish. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. Our book today is Alma And How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal, a wonderful tale of a little girl with a very big – and very special – name. You're using an Unsupported version of Internet Explorer. What’s in a name? from Candlewick Press, Audiobook Excerpt Draw your own family tree here. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I know, I know! It will be available in both English and Spanish editions, although the English version does also include some Spanish words on signs in the book. Read aloud the diverse picture book then use the printables or go paperless with Google or … To get the best of Reading club's new features and for a faster experience. I love that last name best. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The author's note about her own LONG name and how she despaired over it while growing up in Lima, Peru before growing to love it later on in the US is a wonderful addition to the story.

The illus. ★ Ezra Jack Keats Award Writer Honor 2019, ★ NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children Recommended Title 2019, ★ ILA Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Awards – Primary Fiction Honor 2019, ★ Américas Book Award Commended Title 2019, ★ NCSS and CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2019, ★ ILA CLRSIG Notable Books for a Global Society 2019, ★ Children’s Literature Assembly Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award Books 2019, ★ Texas Library Association 2×2 Reading List 2019, ★ Kansas National Education Association 2019 Kansas State Reading Circle Catalog – “Best of the Best” selection, ★ Illinois Monarch Award Master List 2019-2020, ★ We Are Kidlit Collective Summer Reading List 2019, ★ Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year 2019, ★ Bank Street College of Education The Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year in Spanish 2019, ★ Great Texas Mosquito List 2019-2020 Master List, ★ Cybils 2018 Fiction Picture Book Finalist, ★ New York Public Library Best Books of 2018, ★ Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018, ★ Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids 2018, ★ ABA 2018 ABC Best Books for Young Readers, ★ Nerdy Book Club Award Fiction Picture Book 2018, ★ Bookstagram Choice Award Best Own Voice Picture Book 2018, ★ Indiana Library Federation 2019 Read Alouds Too-Good-To Miss: Ageless, ★ Pima County Public Library Southwest Books of the Year 2018, ★ Amazon 2018 Best Books of the Year so Far, ★ A Junior Library Guild Primary Spanish Selection, ★ 2018 Society of Illustrators Original Art Selection, A Librarian’s Quest – Margie Myers-Culver reviews Alma, Latinxs in Kid Lit – Dora Guzman reviews Alma, Emily Prabhaker reviews Alma for Calling Caldecott, ★ Martinez-Neal’s first outing as an author is a winner—her (…) pencil drawings (…) teem with emotional intimacy. Educators, do you need help selecting books for your classroom? from Anti-Defamation League, Educator's Guide The story is so sweet as her father teaches her about the ancestors who she is named after, and why he chose those names for her. I had to flip through this book a few times and could do it many more times and still get enjoyment. Invite students to look carefully at the pictures and make another prediction about the story contained in this book. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text book Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal. The concept, the art, the text. Then, invite students to predict what this book might be about. how you got your name, how you named your child or children, or a story of a name that is meaningful to you. Start by marking “Alma and How She Got Her Name” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal.

A little girl thinks her name is too long (Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela) until her dad tells her about each of her namesakes.

Accelerated Reader Level: 2.2 First sentence: Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela had a long name--too long, if you asked her. Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has a very long name, so long that it often doesn’t fit when she tries to write it out. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

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