What’s in a name? Ai Lin’s classmates are about to learn that a name can be a person’s story, it’s special and unique, and it’s significant and often can have cultural connections. When her classmates can’t say her name properly and ask if they can call her Eileen, Ai Lin explains that Ai means “love” and Lin means “gem” in Chinese. Her name is part of her identity and has ties to her family and its traditions. Along with expressive illustrations, the story teaches us to make the effort to say someone’s name correctly, and includes Chinese naming traditions and the author’s personal connection in the back. (Ages 5-8)