{"product_id":"chichi-and-didi-love-their-names-9780593580035","title":"Chichi and Didi Love Their Names","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for back-to-school, this empowering and joyous picture book shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"As a proud Nigerian, whose full name is Yvonne Anwuli Adaeze Orji, which means 'Archer of happiness, daughter of a king, strong oak, ' I love the messaging of this book!\"--Yvonne Orji, actress, comedian, and author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNigerian American sisters Chichi and Didi are ready for the first day of school! But after Chichi is teased for her \"different\" name, she comes home feeling discouraged. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDaddy and Mama tell the sisters the stories behind their names, helping Chichi return to school with her head held high. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the childhood experiences of real-life sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, \u003ci\u003e Chichi and Didi Love Their Names\u003c\/i\u003e will teach readers: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto be curious about the origin and meanings of their own names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of identity and saying names correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe beauty in celebrating difference and taking pride in uniqueness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peace Amadi,Ndidi Amadi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Waterbrook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 8.70w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593580035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough most people now know \u003cb\u003ePeace Amadi\u003c\/b\u003e by her middle name, her first name is Chinyere and she is the real-life Chichi. Peace is a psychology professor, author, and speaker, and her work lies at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNdidi Amadi\u003c\/b\u003e is the real-life Didi and has grown up to become a lawyer, educator, philanthropist and artist. Ndidi's passion lies in supporting and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHayley Blackwood\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book illustrator and character designer from rural North Carolina. Hayley has a degree in animation and is on a mission to bring more empathy, inclusion, and light to children through her artwork.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Peace Amadi \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47286369779869,"sku":"9780593580035","price":27.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4390ff54-13f6-4e6f-bcd2-0e5b232f4258.jpg?v=1760020861","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/chichi-and-didi-love-their-names-9780593580035","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}