Alma and How she Got her Name

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 10, 2018

Review

This is the story of a little girl with a very long name. Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela. Her Daddy tells her the history of each of her names. After hearing the story of why she was given each one of her names, Alma becomes proud of her family's history. She is Alma, and "Alma" fits her just right. And now Alma has her own story to tell!

A great book to share with children who are curious about their own names and their heritage. Knowing their own history will make a story that they can then share with others. And one day, they will have their very own story to tell!

Softly colored illustrations accompany this lovely empowering text.

Overall Book Score: very good