I Love My Hair!

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Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. I will also confess that I did consider doing Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron, which came out in 1997, but I don’t think I’m adept enough to tackle the issues that came up when that book hit the marketplace. Pre-School-Grade 2: A young African-American girl describes the familiar mother-daughter nightly ritual of combing the tangles out of her hair. celebrates the positive self-image and cultural identity of African-American girls, and [this book] does the same for boys.

She is the illustrator of Remember to Dream, Ebere, The Real Santa, Just Like Mama, and many other titles. Keyana’s hair is spun on a spinning wheel, becomes part of rows of plants in a garden, and merges with a globe of the whole world. Howard (Chita's Christmas Tree) plucks fruit from her family tree for this stellar story of an African-American girl determined to get an education just like her brothers. In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence. The Love My Hair salon offers a modern, friendly, and fresh interior, newly renovated from the old Post Office in 2023.A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for over 20 years! Pictures and text reflect the expanding horizons of the child’s world as she learns to be proud of her distinctive hair and her heritage.

A little but important and empowering book - obviously as the title tells us, this is all about girls loving their hair, despite the pain that all that brushing and combing can involve.

Imbued with warmth, Nolen\x92s (Harvey Potter\x92s Balloon Farm) story about a family working together toward a common goal will appeal to many audiences. Lewis's (previously paired with Kurtz for Fire on the Mountain) luminous watercolors light up this warm tale of family ties and the tug of homelands left behind. The Love My Hair, Hair Massage Comb works with 650nm of Red Light Therapy to stimulate the hair follicles by increasing blood circulation and adjust endocrine, used to send oxygen and nutrition needed to the hair follicle. waiting to read to my daughters, and thankful to have a stack of picture books that celebrate diversity.

I would maybe use it as a read aloud at the beginning of the school year and show that it is okay to be different.Little, Brown) is a tender tribute to African hair and the bond formed between mother and daughter through the rituals of combing, parting, oiling, and braiding. The superb watercolor illustrations move from the intimacy and security of Keyana’s bedroom to the neighborhood streets and finally to the whole world as her mother’s imagery becomes reflected in the art. I imagine the story is also empowering and brings beauty to Black hair because of the uplifting and positive descriptions of each style. Within our salon you'll find a truly relaxing vibe with plenty of space to feel comfortable and at ease with our experienced stylists. Keyana doesn’t feel lucky to have such a head of hair–until Mama reminds her of all the lovely ways her wonderful hair can be fixed.

I highly recommend this book in kindergarten classrooms to engage students in powerful conversations about what they love about themselves. by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley - A guide for parents, teachers, and group leaders to accompany the reading of this picture book. At times it was unpleasant, especially if my hair was sometimes snagged while combing out tangled areas. Wearing an Afro was a way for them to stand up for what they believed, to let the world know that they were proud of who they were and where they came from. Think of kind things to say to people to let them know you noticed the effort they put into their hair to make it just right for them.

She would make herself comfortable sitting on the floor between her mom’s knees and relax as her mom oiled her scalp, parted and combed her hair. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). This book is so beautifully illustrated, and it goes through all the ways black girls can wear and love their natural hair. A warmhearted story celebrating the love of a family and the love of hair, in full colour throughout.