Celebrating Names and Identity with I Want a Nickname

Join award-winning author Tradara McLaurine for an engaging and empowering author visit featuring her celebrated children’s book, I Want a Nickname. Through a heartwarming reading, interactive class activity, and meaningful discussion, Tradara invites students to explore themes of self-esteem, empowerment, and the beauty of embracing their unique identities.

In this inspiring story, Shadaia, frustrated by mispronunciations of her name, embarks on a journey to understand the power and significance behind her given name. This visit will resonate with children aged 4-7 and anyone who has experienced the challenges of having a unique name.

Key Highlights:

  • Interactive Reading: Tradara brings I Want a Nickname to life, captivating young listeners with Shadaia’s relatable journey.

  • Class Activity: Students participate in a hands-on activity celebrating their own names and their meanings.

  • Empowering Discussion: A thoughtful dialogue about the importance of names, identity, and self-love.

After this visit, students will feel proud of their names and empowered to embrace their individuality.

Ideal Audience:
Daycares
Camps
Grades pre-k through second grade

Testimonials

  • Tradara was great with our classes.

    Principal, Teranga Academy

  • Your speech was excellent, and touched many in the audience! Any nonprofit would greatly benefit from you as a speaker!

    J. Edwards, Ryves Hall Youth Center

  • We appreciated Ms. McLaurine's time with our students and the way they related to her book "I Want a Nickname" as many of them have names that are difficult to pronounce. Her willingness to stay with us all day to ensure each student experienced an author's visit was a valuable learning. Many commented that they too could be published author. That's a very powerful lesson.

    E. Brown, Bowling Green Kentucky Schools

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