Cool Cuts
Mechal Renee Roe
(Author)
Description
Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!" When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome! Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that "You are born to be awesome!" Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:- Happy Hair
- I'm Growing Great
- Smart Sisters
- I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)
- I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)
Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
February 11, 2020
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.0 X 10.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781984895578
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About the Author
MECHAL RENEE ROE is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator (for Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris) and a writer, designer, photographer, and entrepreneur. The HAPPY HAIR series was born out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Mechal lives in St. Louis. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @happyhairgirls.
Reviews
A timely mirror for black boyhood and childhood.--Kirkus Readers of this work will relate to the book's positive language, such as the way the author frames self-esteem's connection to pride in hairstyles and looking and feeling awesome.--Booklist