Description

New to a school and a country that feel unfamiliar, Yoon struggles with the way her name looks and sounds in English—especially when it doesn’t match how she feels inside. To find her footing, she playfully chooses new identities for herself, calling herself “cat,” “bird,” and “cupcake,” turning small acts of self-invention into a lifeline. Through Yoon’s honest, childlike voice, the story explores belonging, identity, and the tender power of language as she learns how to be seen on her own terms. With warmth and clarity, this acclaimed picture book captures the emotional truth of starting over and the courage it takes to claim who you are.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Frances Foster Books

Published Jan 1, 2003

40 pages

ISBN: 9780374351144

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Details

First Published

2003

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for My Name Is Yoon by Helen Recorvits.

Racism/Discrimination
Death/Grief