What grade level is That's Not My Name!?

That's Not My Name! is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–4. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read That's Not My Name!?

It takes about 40 minutes to read That's Not My Name! (37 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 40 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign That's Not My Name!?

That's Not My Name! appears on reading lists for Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is That's Not My Name! banned in schools?

That's Not My Name! does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

That's Not My Name!

Name: That's Not My Name!
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Author: Anoosha Syed
ISBN: 9780241600474

by Anoosha Syed

That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed is assigned in US schools at grades k–4. It appears across 1 curriculum reference and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where That's Not My Name! is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range: Grades K–4
Pages: 37
Reading time: about 40 minutes (est.)
First published: 2022
Genre: Picture Book
ISBN-13: 9780241600474

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About this book

An uplifting picture book about loving your name, finding your voice and standing up for yourself. Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play and make new friends. But when her classmates keep mispronouncing her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. When Mama helps Mirha see just how special her name is, she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly. Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations and with an empowering message at its core, this heartwarming picture book from author-illustrator Anoosha Syed reminds us all just how important our names are!

Why widely assigned

This Picture Book title, typically at grades k–4. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award

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Common questions

What grade level is That's Not My Name!?: That's Not My Name! is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–4. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read That's Not My Name!?: It takes about 40 minutes to read That's Not My Name! (37 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 40 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign That's Not My Name!?: That's Not My Name! appears on reading lists for Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is That's Not My Name! banned in schools?: That's Not My Name! does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure: Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band: Grades K–4 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment: Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence: Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: read-aloud.