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When I Wrap My Hair

Shauntay Grant author Jenin Mohammed illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Published:29th Feb '24

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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.

“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

ISBN: 9780063093911

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 431g

32 pages