This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage. A BlackBoard Children's Book of the Year. Full-color illustrations.
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This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage. A BlackBoard Children's Book of the Year. Full-color illustrations.
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Illustrated by E.B. Lewis.
Critic Reviews
“"Wonderful....[A] sweet story of learning to love yourself without compromise."-- Chicago Tribune”
"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
"A very special book about self-acceptance."--School Library Journal
"Wonderful....[A] sweet story of learning to love yourself without compromise."--Chicago Tribune
About the Author
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley started writing when she was seven years old, and from that young age she understood that stories could change the world. She is the author of the bestselling picture book I Love My Hair!, Bippity Bop Barbershop, The Me I Choose to Be, and the Keyana series. Natasha is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and is the cofounder of Voonderbar! Media, a project seeking to expand the depictions of children of color in media. She lives with her family in Chicago, Illinois.
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