My Name Is Not Too Long - Hardcover

Title: My Name Is Not Too Long - Hardcover
Author: Imane Iraqi
ISBN: 
Publisher: Ruqaya's Bookshelf (Canada)
Age: 4+

Nour El Houda never thought much about her name—until people started struggling to say it. As classmates giggle and adults stumble over its pronunciation, Nour begins to wonder: Is her name too long? But when she tries to shorten her name to make it easier, she doesn’t quite feel like herself anymore.

Can a name be too long?

When Nour El Houda begins to feel embarrassed by her name, she faces a challenge familiar to many children growing up between cultures: the pressure to fit in. Through her journey, children are reminded that their differences are not something to hide or apologize for. This touching story encourages children to stand tall, take pride in who they are, and carry their names with confidence.

About the Author

Imane Iraqi is a Moroccan-Canadian writer who grew up between Canada, Oman, the UAE, and Morocco. Alongside her work as a strategy consultant, she writes stories that celebrate identity, belonging, and the Islamic faith. Through her books, she hopes to give children the courage to embrace who they are, to live their faith wholeheartedly, and to understand their own worth.