The Monarch Award:
Illinois’ K-3 Children’s Choice Award
2006 Master List
Sponsored by the
Illinois School Library Media Association
2006 Nominee: My Name is Yoon
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
- Questions: If you could change your name what would it be? What would it be like to move to a foreign country? What could you do to help a new student feel welcome? Why did Yoon refuse to say her name? Compare Yoon’s teacher to your teacher
- Compare: Suki’s Kimono, other cultures
- Research: Korea, find a map of Korea
- Guests: Someone who can write Korean or make Korean food
- Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
- Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
- My Name Was Hussein by Hristo Kyuchukov
- Halmoni's Day by Edna Coe Bercaw
- Sumi's First Day of School Ever by Soyung Pak