The Name Jar

The Name Jar is a strong choice for readers looking for Asian American picture books and other diverse picture books shaped by identity, school. Yangsook Choi builds the story around a korean girl wonders whether changing her name will help her fit in at school. Classic immigrant-identity title with durable classroom relevance Especially useful for talking about migration, memory, language, and belonging. Best for ages 5 to 8, with enough depth for conversation after the last page. See more children's books about immigration, or compare it with Andrea Wang's Watercress for another angle.