Alma and How She Got Her Name Activities • Candlewick Press • www.candlewick.com • page 1Illustrations © 2018 by Juana Martinez-Neal

What’s in a name? For Alma, her name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. Decorate this name tag to show who you are, and use the space below to tell the story of your own name.

Alma and How She Got Her Name Activities • Candlewick Press • www.candlewick.com • page 2Illustrations © 2018 by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alma learns about her ancestors as she discovers the meaning behind her name. Draw your own family tree here.

Alma and How She Got Her Name Activities • Candlewick Press • www.candlewick.com • page 3Illustrations © 2018 by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alma was named after her ancestors. If you could choose your own name, what would it be? Use the space below to write a new name for yourself and then draw a picture illustrating your new name.

Alma and How She Got Her Name Activities • Candlewick Press • www.candlewick.com • page 4Illustrations © 2018 by Juana Martinez-Neal

Help Alma untangle the meaning behind her name. Find the path that brings Alma through her ancestors to her name.