num_pages: 40
description: With Chinese-influenced paintings in jewel-like colors Belle Yang tells an immigration tale that reflects one of the many facets of the American dream.Hannah is my name in this new country. It doesn't sound at all like myChinese name Na-Li which means beautiful.It's a long way from Taiwan to San Francisco but Hannah's family has made the journey because they want to make America their home. Here in America Baba tells his daughter people are free to say what they think and children can grow up to be whatever they choose. And so Hannah takes a new name begins a new school learns a new language and starts to adjust to a new way of life. Meanwhile they all wait  and hope  for the arrival of the green cards that will assure they are finally home to stay.
language: English
title: Hannah is My Name
publisher: Candlewick Press