My Hair Is a Garden
by Cozbi A Cabrera (Author) Cozbi A Cabrera (Illustrator)
After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie.
Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
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"How needed, how refreshing to see a black girl learn to appreciate herself—lovely and informative. (caring for black hair, recipes) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Review quotes
"Strikes an effective balance between encouraging self-confidence and explaining step-by-step self improvement; even as Miss Tillie teaches MacKenzie the importance of washing and combing her hair, the older woman reminds the girl that her hair is a garden, and she needs to feed it with love." —The Horn Book Magazine
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
Gardens
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Self-Estee
JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United S
Hair
Care and hygiene
JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Da
