"What's in a Name is a diverse, inclusive, and important picture book that strikes straight to the heart of identity. It will spark lots of important conversations, allow children to see themselves represented within the pages, and most importantly, lead to change." Review by Rebekah Lyell at www.nzbooklovers.co.nz
Wow, you want to say my name properly? Thats so nice!
It's the end of school year and Priyanka's teachers give her the job of reading out the names of the students who are graduating. But wait, how should she pronounce Arihia, Xinze, Sean or Tausa'Afia? And why does it matter to do so correctly?
In this stunning picture book, we follow Priyanka's journey to understanding how a name carries a person's mana or prestige, and how (with a little help from her brother Rahul) she can say them with respect.
"Aīare, kei te hiahia koe kia tika te whakahuaina o taku ingoa? Ka mutu pea!"
Ka pēhea rā koe ki te kore e tika te whakahuaina o tō ingoa? E mōhio ana a Priyanka, me te aha, kua hiahia ia kia tika ngā ingoa o te katoa hei te huihuinga ā-kura hei te mutunga o te tau. Engari kua mate ia ki te āta whakatika i a ia anō.
Renisa Viraj Maki, Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te-Aho White, Māori translation by Hona Black
Age: From 7 years
Paperback
32 pages
H: 270mm W: 210mm Spine: 4mm
Weight: 250 grams