The Power of Your Name [Hardcover]

For fans of Your Name Is a Song and Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind, here is an uplifting and dynamic story which celebrates every name through poetic verse and using the ABC’s.

Dynamic. Intentional. Powerful.

​These are just a few of the many words that describe your name. Bestowed with love, your name is essential . . . just like you. It is alive; it is the beat of your drum; it is a celebration of all the beautiful traits that make you so wonderfully you. 

Told through the ABCs with powerful, anthemic prose and breathtaking cut-paper art, Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Olivia Sua deliver a powerful assertion: that whatever your name is, it is alive—and the heartbeat of who you are. 

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a writer, mom, and former kindergarten teacher. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China. She has published multiple children's books, includingAmerican Desi. Jyoti currently lives in New York with her family. She invites you to visit her website at jyotirajangopal.com.

Olivia Suais an illustrator for children’s and adult books as well as magazines. Born and raised in a small mountain town in the Pacific Northwest, she is inspired by seasons, nature, and rich storytelling. Some of her children’s works includeIf I Could Choose a Best Day,Water Day, andUno Más, One More. Olivia currently lives in Washington State. She invites you to visit her online at oliviasua.com. Your Name is . . .
ALIVE
a melody of letters
that thrum and hum
that croon
to the rhythm
of your tune.“Bolstering and affirming.”Kirkus Reviews“Rajan Gopal urges a widespread appreciation for names in this affirming work featuring Sua’s crisp cut-paper artwork.”Publishers Weekly"A joyful, energizing book to share