Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Ages 4–7
Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela wonders why she has so many names — until her father tells the story of each ancestor they honour. Caldecott Honor. A love letter to heritage.
- Author
- Juana Martinez-Neal
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Racial Identity, Family, Identity, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Readers rate it
- 4.47 / 5 on
- In India
- Available
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