That's Not My Name! Flashcards
Mir as in miracle
That’s Not My Name!
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That’s Not My Name!
In the morning, Baba made her favorite breakfast, Mama kissed Mirha’s forehead and Nani waved them goodbye.
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She was so excited to learn, to play, and most of all, to make friends.
That’s Not My Name!
She shyly stood in front of the class and said…
That’s Not My Name!
They stretched out the “i” until it sounded like an “e,” and their “r” sounded wrong.
That’s Not My Name!
Some people even forgot the “h.”
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Even some of her teachers said it wrong!
That’s Not My Name!
here.
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He said that would be easier for everyone to say.
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But she didn’t.
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Why can’t anyone say my name right? she wondered sadly.
That’s Not My Name!
Mama and Baba and Nani can say it - why can’t anyone else?
That’s Not My Name!
She thought about changing her name to something easier, something other kids would think was normal.
That’s Not My Name!
If she had a different name, no one would get it wrong when she ordered hot chocolate at cafes.
That’s Not My Name!
