My Name Is Not Ed Tug

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3

A sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person's name and the power of accepting people just as they are."My Name Is Not Ed Tug by Amy Nielander, [is] about a boy named Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug, who is frustrated and hurt when his teacher insists on calling him by an abbreviated name."

—Publishers Weekly, Fall 2022 Children's Sneak PreviewsEdimorwhitimormiligimmus 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 is a designer and award-winning children's book author and illustrator who loves to create playful stories for kids. Growing up, she had her name frequently misspelled by others. My Name Is Not Ed Tug is inspired by this experience and by her time volunteering in her children's classrooms. Amy lives near Detroit, Michigan.