My Name Is Not Ed Tug storytime with Amy Nielander

2513 Jackson Avenue,Ann Arbor MI 48103

22 October, 2022

Description

About the Book A sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person's name and the power of accepting people just as they are. Featured in Children's Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round "Names are so important. They are our parents' first gifts to us. They have history and meaning. For some it is the name we choose that embraces the best version of ourselves. Everyone deserves to be called by their correct name. This was simply beautiful." --Lupe, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC) "Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug is determined to teach his classmates and teacher about the important family stories behind his superlong name." --Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug has a very special name that is all his own. But his teacher thinks it's too long and hard to say. One day she shortens it to. . . Ed. But he loves his name just the way it is. So he comes up with a plan--if he can teach everyone his name, maybe they'll love it too Sweet and whimsical, My Name Is Not Ed Tug empowers readers to own their identities and proudly celebrate who they are. About the Author: Amy Nielander graduated from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Before becoming an Author Illustrator, she worked as a product designer and digital sculptor in the automotive industry. In 2014, she earned international recognition as a finalist in the Silent Book Contest. Her picture book submission debuted at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and traveled to Milan, Italy for exhibition. The Ladybug Race was published by PomegranateKids and received a Bronze Medal Book Award in the Children's Picture Books All Ages Category by Independent Publisher. Her second picture book, Grama’s Hug, (Page Street Kids) received a starred review from Booklist and was recently featured in the Grand Rapids Magazine as a recommended read. She is represented by Adria Goetz of P.S. Literary and works as a Children’s Book Coach at The Detroit Writing Room. Amy fuses her talents to deliver high quality art, design and playful stories for kids. She pushes her creativity to explore what makes characters unforgettable, storylines stick and fictional worlds, delight. Her mission is to spread joy, inspire and fuel imaginations, little and big.