  | My name is long as a river Author: Subramaniam, Suma | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
An Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.
| Illustrator: | Anand, Tara |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/24)
Booklist (09/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan prefers to shorten her name to Kav, as she doesn’t think there is anything special about her very long name. Her grandmother has a different view and takes Kaveri on a journey to learn about the significance of her name. The journey begins at home, where the Kaveri River flows and where the girl learns that she shares her name with her great-great-grandmother. The family prepares for a visit to their ancestral home, and along the way Kaveri learns that each of her names has historical and cultural significance and was carefully chosen. Unlike other stories about names, this book is refreshingly free of tropes like low self-esteem and bullying. Kaveri, surrounded by a loving family and closely connected to her community, has a journey of empowerment through knowing. Vibrant illustrations provide visual context and make this title specifically South Indian, though it's universal in its theme. Back matter includes tips for how to be proud of your name and how to learn unfamiliar names when you encounter them. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
