MY NAME IS AN ADDRESS
Nonfiction Picture Book
Reading age: 8 years and up
Grade level: 3 and up
Description:
You are not lost! You are not alone! A GPS system navigates you to where you are going, but your name could lead to what you are looking for. What's in a name? Ekuwah Mends uses the alphabet letters to answer that question. She opens a window into her family, history, culture, language, geography, and more. Look through Ekuwah's actual family photos, Mother's artwork, and Father's artifact collection. My Name is an Address comes to life and touches your heart. Exit the story by finding your own Akan name. Also, return when you need to feel connected. Ultimately, be inspired to find your own address.
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WHAT IS YOUR GHANAIAN NAME?
Find your Akan name today!
Most Ghanaian names are based on the day of a child’s birth and their gender. Enter your birthdate and gender. Then, read and hear your name in the most widely spoken language in Ghana.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
DEDICATION
My Name is an Address is dedicated to Carolyn Coffield Mends, my mother
Carolyn Coffield Mends (my mother)
Carolyn Coffield Mends, my remarkable mother, joined the ancestors on July 13, 2017. Learn more about her legacy, life, and love in my second picture book - Mama's Portraits and Me.
IN MEMORIAM
MEDIA
Planting Seeds...
Videos, interviews, blogs, podcasts, articles regarding My Name is an Address
Podcast - February 17, 2024
EP 25: The Joy in my Name with Ekuwah Mends Moses
Joy Works EP 25: The Joy in my Name w/Ekuwah
She shared her pride and love for her name and family and how she creates a space for students to do the same
Ekuwah's Playlist Pick-People Like You by Gramps Morgan #joyworkedu
Podcast - October 30, 2023
My Name is an Address with Ekuwah Mends Moses
Ekuwah and Ross talk about:
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“My Name is an Address” — what it means
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The meaning of Identity and Legacy
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“I didn't see myself in the classroom or the stories I read as a child.”
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What difference does it make for reading and literacy when content is representative?
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Bringing discussions about heritage and culture to the classroom
Video - July 2022
A Sister From USA Visited Our School And Donated Books | My Name Is An Address
I follow the construction of this rural school library in Ghana via YouTube. It is located near my father’s hometown. I was overjoyed to be able to visit and give donations this summer. Please watch and share the video!
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Video - March 2022
Author Chat and Read-Aloud
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and I had a blast presenting our respective books in a virtual read aloud and author chat across two sessions with over fifty participants representing classrooms, school libraries, and youth advocacy centers!
COMMUNITY
I'd love to see YOU! I appreciate all of the bookies (selfies with a book) and photos of the book in the hands of readers around the world. Please tag me on social media (and include the hashtag #MyNameIsAnAddress) or email me at ekuwahm@gmail.com! Thank you!
Toni Morrison
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”