Description
When a new student arrives in a classroom where everyone already knows each other’s names, she feels both invisible and misunderstood—until a simple gesture offers a way in. In this tender, coming-of-age story, a classmate’s “name jar” becomes a bridge between cultures, helping the girl navigate pronunciation, identity, and belonging while she learns that being seen can be an act of courage. Through small moments of friendship and everyday misunderstandings, the book explores themes of language, self-confidence, and the meaning of home. With its warm, accessible storytelling and emotionally resonant perspective, this beloved classic captures how names—like people—carry stories worth listening to.
Available Editions
paperback
Dragonfly Books
Published Oct 14, 2003
40 pages
ISBN: 9780440417996
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi.