Why This Book Matters
Your Name Is a Song affirms cultural identity and honors the beauty of names from around the world. Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s lyrical storytelling and Luisa Uribe’s vibrant illustrations invite children to celebrate difference and feel pride in who they are. This book gently challenges name-based bias while empowering youth whose names are often mispronounced or overlooked.

Use it to start conversations about belonging, inclusion, and identity. A wonderful addition to classrooms, story times, and home libraries seeking to uplift children’s full selves.