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About the Author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley started writing when she was seven years old, and from that young age she understood that stories could change the world. An ebullient celebration of a young girl’s hair style as she gets ready to celebrate her birthday with new clothes and a suitable haircut. CELEBRATE BLACK JOY: These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem.

I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! Claudia Bruce-Quartey is a Ghanian/German mother of two young children, currently living in Switzerland. She discovers that the beauty and magic of her special hair come not from its length or texture but in the love and care she gives herself. A former strategy and analytics professional from New York City, Maisha is currently working in her most challenging role to date: a stay-at-home mom of three tiny humans. From curls that wind like rivers to coils that shimmer like stars, this book featuring photographs of real children and their natural hairstyles encourages little ones to see themselves reflected in the wonders of nature.With the love and support she receives from her mother, Abigail comes to appreciate her "look" as her mother creates styles that not only enhance her outer beauty but build her self-confidence within. A young girl is excited about her birthday, especially as it means a trip to the hairdressers, where she can choose any hairstyle she likes for her party.

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).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. You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods. After living in Africa for several years, Maisha and her family have recently moved back stateside to Alpharetta, Georgia. Her big sister likes to experiment, from small coiled Bantu knots to the chiselled precision of a high top fade, and her brothers love to show off their intricate cornrow designs. By presenting photographs of real kids with real hair textures and shapes, this book offers children of color a powerful sense of recognition and affirmation.