Whose Your Name?

Author(s): Tamaiti o le Pasifika Class, Wainuiomata Intermediate School
Pasifika Student Anthology
56 pages, 203mm x 127 mm
ISBN 9781738606023

Every name has a story. The Whose Your Name? book project brings together pieces of writing from the Tamaiti o le Pasifika class, a Pasifika enrichment class at Wainuiomata Intermediate School. These young Pasifika writers explore the deep meanings of Pacific island names, the cultural history behind their own, and the experiences that have shaped their understanding of identity. This Pasifika student anthology honours the voices of our tamaiti, the legacies we carry in our names, and celebrates the beauty of their Pacific island roots.

Whose Your Name? is an anthology that amplifies the voices of Pasifika students, making it an invaluable resource for schools, libraries, and community programs focused on youth perspectives and Pacific culture. By highlighting personal stories and the legacies behind their names, the book fosters cultural pride, understanding, and inclusion. Written by students for students, the accessible language resonates with middle-grade readers, empowering Pasifika youth to celebrate their heritage and take pride in their unique cultural identities. With the potential for cross-curricular learning in subjects like social studies and cultural studies, Whose Your Name? provides a meaningful way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Created by the only all-Pasifika publishing team in the world, the book stands as an authentically Pasifika resource for educational and cultural enrichment.