This book was an enjoyable read, and has a great lesson. It teaches students to be proud of their heritage and to not be ashamde to share their culture with others. ( )

Rene's family is from El Salvador. When he attends school in the United States he is confused because his teacher left off one of his last names. He feels as though an important part of him is missing. Rene has a great idea that inspires a project that he presents to the class with pride in his ancestral heritage and all of his names.

Critical Analysis: This book helps children to develop self awareness, self-confidence, and pride in their family/name and can teach children to view situations with new perspectives, to see the viewpoint of another, and to engage in prosocial behavior. It also fosters a sense of belonging, heritage, embraces differences and foster an appreciation for diversity.

Favorite Quote: "If you call me Rene Colato only. the other half of my family disappears."

Awards and Honors:
Bank Street CBC Best Children's Book of the Year ( )

This book can be used as a bridge text for Spanish speaking students who are building literacy with both their Spanish and English. The pictures providing another meaningful tool for students to comprehend the text. Additionally, fluent English speakers who are at early and/or emergent reading levels learn about another culture through a relatable main character. ( )

I love this book because I can connect to it. When it comes to names people butcher mine and I wonder myself if my daughters school will only use one of her last names since she will have two. I also enjoyed that book is written in Spanish and English. I love reading books that I can connect with my culture.

I really liked this book for many reasons. I liked this book at first because this was another book written in both Spanish and English, which would be a great book to include in the classroom with ELL students. I also liked this book because it is about a student who tells his classmates about his family and why he has two last names. This is a great way to show students about the Latin heritage and culture. This book can be very relatable to many students who are different from their classmates. I believe the big idea to this story is to not be afraid of who you are and to be proud of your culture. ( )