"The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name" by Sandhya Parappukkaran tells the story of a young boy named Vivek who feels burdened by his long name and the difficulties it brings. At school, he faces teasing and challenges with pronunciation, which leads him to wish he could change his name to something shorter. As Vivek embarks on a journey of self-acceptance, he learns to embrace his cultural identity and find pride in his name. The story beautifully highlights themes of individuality, cultural heritage, and the importance of accepting oneself, ultimately celebrating the uniqueness that each name represents. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Abrams Books for Young Readers .