Books like My name is Sangoel by Khadra Mohammed
Sangoel, a young refugee who fled Sudan for the United States, faces daily frustration as friends and teachers mispronounce his name. Determined to preserve his identity, he invents a creative strategy to help others pronounce it correctly. Through humor and resilience, the story explores the challenges of cultural integration and the power of personal names in bridging worlds.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Khadra Mohammed
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