I Love My Hair!

Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (Author) E B Lewis (Illustrator)

Description

A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years!

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.

I Love My Hair! has been a staple in African-American picture books for 20 years, and now has a fresh, updated cover that shines on the shelves!

Product Details

Price

$8.99 $8.36

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publish Date

September 01, 2001

Pages

Dimensions

9.82 X 9.98 X 0.2 inches | 0.36 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9780316523752

BISAC Categories:

People & Places - United States - African-American

Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings

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About the Author

Natasha Anastasia Tarpley is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and numerous other awards. She is also the author of I Love My Hair! She currently resides in Illinois.

Reviews

"A very special book about self-acceptance."--School Library Journal
"A celebration of African-American identity....Lewis's watercolors are masterful."--Booklist
"A gracefully told story....Author and artist impart a reassuring message about the importance of appreciating who they are."--Publishers Weekly
"Wonderful....[A] sweet story of learning to love yourself without compromise."--Chicago Tribune