About this item
Highlights
- In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.1" x 10.1" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Diversity & Multicultural
Description
About the Book
Through the eyes of a child, shows how the act of hair wrapping travels through generations and can bring to mind memories of ancestors who are no longer present.Book Synopsis
In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present.
When I wrap,
my roots run deep.
As deep as an African marketplace
or a city sidewalk
or the stories between them.
With lyrical text by acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and vibrant illustrations by Jenin Mohammed, When I Wrap My Hair is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations.
Review Quotes
"Artfully created." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Lyrical. This is indeed a book of Black joy." -- Booklist
"This message of positivity and cultural connection is simply written yet strikingly brought to life in images that reflect an everlasting bond to rituals. Enchanting." -- School Library Journal