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.
"In this gracefully told story, a young African-American heroine celebrates her lovely head of hair as part of her heritage." -- Publishers Weekly
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Recommended Age | 3 - 8 |
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Author | Natasha Anastasia Tarpley |
Illustrator | E. B. Lewis |
ISBN | 0316523755 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2001 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |