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When Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, she faces a common childhood dilemma: picking a name that fits her new life. Together with friends at her school, she explores the meanings and sounds of names until a choice emerges.
Through this gentle story, the book highlights issues of identity, cultural belonging, and the power of friendship. It invites young readers into a thoughtful, relatable exploration of how our names connect us to both heritage and the communities we join.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Yangsook Choi
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