A review by librarydreams
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I love this book, and how it encourages children to ask about the meaning behind their own name! Martinez-Neal's illustrations are gorgeous.
I love how Alma's namesakes interact with her more and more as the book progresses, breaking out of their photographs.