8 Books for Kids Celebrating African American Hair
Sometimes it can be difficult to find exactly the right book, especially as an African American. There are so many good books but sometimes you just want a book that depicts people who look like you. Have you ever wanted a book about African American hair but couldn’t find it? Well you’re in luck, I’ve made a list just for you. Add these to your list:
Happy Hair by Mechel Renee Roe
Happy to be Nappy by Bell Hooks & Chris Raschka
I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, E.B. Lewis
Nappy Hair by by Carolivia Herron, Joe Cepeda
Penny and the Magic Puffballs by Alonda Williams, Tyrus Goshay
Emi’s Curly, Coily, Cotton Candy Hair, by Tina Olajide
Big Hair Don’t Care by Crystal Swain-Bates
The Barber’s Cutting Edge, by Gwendolyn Battle-Laver
See something you like on this list? Check them out and let me know how you like them! Of course everything on this list qualifies for the Diversity Reading Challenge.