My Name Is Not Too Long

By Mimi Adebayo

Every name has a story. Every child deserves to have theirs spoken with care.

Sopuruchi can hardly wait for her first day of kindergarten. She's excited to meet new friends, sing songs, and begin a brand-new adventure. But when her classmates struggle to pronounce her name, excitement quickly gives way to self-doubt. Suddenly, she begins to wonder if having a shorter name would make life a little easier.

As Sopuruchi wrestles with questions many children face about belonging and acceptance, she discovers that names are more than something we answer to-they carry identity, history, love, and hope.

Beautifully written and thoughtfully illustrated, My Name Is Not Too Long is a heartfelt picture book that opens meaningful conversations about confidence, cultural identity, kindness, and inclusion. It encourages children to take pride in who they are while inspiring families, teachers, and classmates to honour the names-and the stories-they carry.

Perfect for children ages 4-8, this uplifting story is ideal for:

First day of school and kindergarten read-aloudsClassrooms exploring diversity and inclusionSocial-emotional learning (SEL)Families celebrating culture, heritage, and identityBuilding confidence, empathy, and respect for others

Because every child deserves to feel seen. And every name deserves to be spoken with care.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1067466207
• ISBN13: 9781067466206
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: 344 Media & Creative Studios
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3