If My Hair Had a Voice bookcover

If My Hair Had a Voice

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Description

"If your hair had a voice, it would sing of diversity and identity. It would tell you stories of our history."

An ode to loving your hair and your culture, If My Hair Had a Voice follows a young Black girl as she grows from being disappointed in her natural hair to developing an amazed appreciation for the long history of Black hair. From blossoming floral motifs in celebration of spring to intricate braided codes for spreading revolutionary messages, she discovers that Black hair goes beyond simple adornment--it tells the story of a rich cultural history filled with diversity, resistance, artistry, and, of course, beauty. Backmatter explores the history of each hairstyle featured in the book.

Product Details

PublisherBeaming Books
Publish DateMay 28, 2024
Pages40
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781506493602
Dimensions9.7 X 9.9 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids,

About the Author

Dana Marie Miroballi is a biracial teacher turned speech-language pathologist writing books for young readers. She grew up in Germany, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan, and now lives in Chicago with her husband and children.

Illustrating from her home in Trinidad and Tobago, Patricia Grannum's work is fueled by a passion for ensuring that children of color see themselves in the books they read. Her art reflects the cultural vibrancy of her Caribbean upbringing, with a focus on conveying a sense of wonder in the books she illustrates.

Reviews

"Natural hair is used to mark and explore a connection to community and identity in this affirming, educational picture book about Afro-textured hairstyles and their history." ----Foreword Reviews, starred review

"By placing a young girl's journey to self-love alongside a journey through her ancestral history, the book carries compelling content forward and into the hands of readers." --School Library Journal

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