My Name Is Sangoel By Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed

I was touched by the tone of this book. The ending was really unexpected because it was a very mature reaction for such a young boy. I thought that this book included both happy and sad moments, each grabbing my attention as a reader. I think that the illustrations being painted in water color was fine and the page setup worked well for the storyline. I think that the story was very powerful and has a wonderful message. I think that it is important for everyone to stay true to their beliefs and to portray this idea in a story book sends a positive message to its readers. This book also incorporates diversity because the main character traveled to America and was unfamiliar with the culture and sports. I would read this book as a read aloud. I think that it would be a good book to have in the classroom, especially if I have a new student with a difficult name to pronounce. I think that the nametag idea of Sangoel was creative and I would have my students do the same.