Books About Sudanese Americans

The Best Sudanese Americans Books for Kids

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My Name Is Sangoel
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

My Name Is Sangoel

By Khadra Mohammed, Karen Williams, Khadra Mohammed, Catherine Stock (Illustrator)

A refugee boy finds a clever way to make his name heard in a foreign land.

36 pages· 1,328 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 494 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Sangoel, a young refugee from Sudan, struggles to adapt to life in the United States. Amidst the chaos of a new world, he clings to his Dinka name, a cherished link to his past. As he faces the challenge of being misunderstood and feeling out of place, Sangoel devises a creative solution to make his name known. Will this act help him find a sense of belonging in a land so different from home? Discover how identity and ingenuity pave the way for acceptance in this touching tale.
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