num_pages: 24
description: A funny eye-opening story about the challenges of growing up with an unfamiliar name and learning to be true to yourself new from the critically acclaimed Thao Lam Even though it's only four simple familiar letters long nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo Tail even Towel! But the teasing namesTofu Tiny China Girlare worse. Maybe it's time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name something easy like Jennifer. It works but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her mother's Vietnamese spring rolls gi cunThao's favorite! Now it feels a lot more comfortable to be herself. Simple on the surface this story inspired by Thao's own childhood is full of humor heart and important ideas of diversity inclusion and cultural pride. The story will be instantly relatable to readers who have ever felt different. Designed with a playful emphasis on typography and Thao's own childhood photos added to her signature cut-paper collage Thao champions being true to yourself and your background and being empathetic towards others. It is a celebration of all that's in a name and the power of owning your identity.
language: English
title: Thao
publisher: Owlkids