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That's Not My Name! — Content Guide for Parents

By Anoosha SyedPenguin2022-07-12ISBN 978059340517840 pages
That's Not My Name!

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed.

Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily.
 
Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is That's Not My Name! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story is centered around a child's experience with their name and identity, promoting a positive message without any violent content. No scary content is present in the book. The story is uplifting and encourages children to embrace their names and identities without any frightening elements.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story is centered around a child's experience with their name and identity, promoting a positive message without any violent content.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is uplifting and encourages children to embrace their names and identities without any frightening elements.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. While the author is of Pakistani-Canadian descent, the narrative focuses on the importance of names and identity rather than racial issues.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is suitable for young readers, focusing on themes of self-acceptance and identity.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The focus is on personal identity and the significance of names rather than environmental issues.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on self-identity and the significance of names, appropriate for a children's audience.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on a child's experience with their name and identity without promoting specific gender expectations.

  • Does That's Not My Name! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book 'That's Not My Name!' by Anoosha Syed. The book focuses on a child's identity and the importance of names, without addressing LGBTQ+ topics.

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