Alma and How She Got Her Name

A girl with six names asks her father why she was given so many — and learns each one carries the story of a grandparent who came before her.

For the kid who asks 'why am I named this?' at exactly the wrong moment — bedtime, the car, the middle of dinner — this book turns that question into something worth sitting with.

• Big idea: A name is never just a name — it's a story, a family, a history you carry before you've written your own.
• Vibes: Quiet, tender, warm as an old photograph.

• are curious about where their name comes from
• enjoy hearing stories about grandparents and family history
• are working on understanding their place in a bigger family story
• respond well to quiet, reflective read-aloud moments

• Story & connection: Why did Alma think six names was too many at the start of the book?
• Family history: Which namesake's story did you like hearing about — Sofia, Esperanza, or José?
• Real-life connection: Do you know why you were given your name?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Alma felt by the end, once she knew the stories behind her name?
• Imagination: If you could add a name to your own, whose story would you want it to tell?