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Synopsis
Ashok is an Indian American boy who wishes he had a more "American" name. In a series of mishaps, he searches for the perfect name for himself. A story for every immigrant or child of immigrants who struggles to be an American. 36 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a brief history of King Asoka.
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From the Publisher
This story is one of the rare stories about a child of Indian ancestry living in the United States. It explores a phenomenon common for children of immigrant parents. Often given a name common in their culture, the child discovers that to his American peers, the name is strange and contributes to feeling of isolation and alienation, undermining the child's self-esteem. People around the country have thanked us for addressing this topic in a story with which they could readily identify.
From the Author
Although Ashok is of Indian ancestry, I believe this is a story that resonates well with all Asian Americans, particularly those who belong to the first or second generation of their family living in the United States. I hope that this story serves to remind readers about the importance of expanding our definitions about what or who is American so as to be a society that is more inclusive and cohesive rather than exclusive and fragmented.
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- PublisherPolychrome Pub Corp
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 1879965011
- ISBN 13 9781879965010
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1
- IllustratorTohinaka Janice
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Condition: Good. Tohinaka, Janice (illustrator). 0th Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 6166175-6
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Ashok by Any Other Name
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Ashok by Any Other Name
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ISBN 13: 9781879965010
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Ashok by Any Other Name
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ISBN 10: 1879965011
ISBN 13: 9781879965010
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Ashok by Any Other Name
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ISBN 10: 1879965011
ISBN 13: 9781879965010
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Tohinaka, Janice (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_346313231
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine(+). Tohinaka, Janice (illustrator). Quarto in yellow boards with illustration in yellow jacket with same illustration; color illus.; 1 volume (unpaged); 26 cm. In English. Includes clippings related to book. Abstract: "An East Indian boy encounters frustration in school when he is told that his name, Ashok, is difficult to pronounce. He is not satisfied with his father's explanation of the name and proceeds to adopt another so that he will, hopefully, be more comfortable in the class. Each change of name only receives laughter and Ashok begins to sulk. The school librarian offers help and explains that his own grandfather was forced to give up his original name when he was sold into slavery. Ashok eventually realizes that he is fortunate in having such an unusual name and takes pride in it." Fine copy in near fine(+) jacket. in fine dust-jacket. Seller Inventory # 86136
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hardcover. Condition: New. Tohinaka, Janice (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!. Seller Inventory # Q-1879965011
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