The Name She Gave Me

A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.

Rynn was born with a hole in her heart--literally. Although it was fixed long ago, she still feels an emptiness there when she wonders about her birth family.

As her relationship with her adoptive mother fractures, Rynn finally decides she needs to know more about the rest of her family. Her search starts with a name, the only thing she has from her birth mother, and she quickly learns that she has a younger sister living in foster care in a nearby town. But if Rynn reconnects with her biological sister, it may drive her adoptive family apart for good.

This powerful story uncovers both beautiful and heartbreaking truths and explores how challenging, yet healing, family can be.

Author: Betty Culley
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 06/21/2022
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.77w x 1.27d
ISBN: 9780063157835
Age Range: 13-17

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 05/16/2022
School Library Journal 06/01/2022 pg. 77
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2022