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  • I Love My Hair!

I Love My Hair!

Author
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Illustrator
E B Lewis
Publication Date
September 01, 2001
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
I Love My Hair!
Description
A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years! In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence. I Love My Hair! has been a staple in African-American picture books for 20 years, and now has a fresh, updated cover that shines on the shelves!
Publication date
September 01, 2001
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316523752
Lexile Measure
840
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
Library of Congress categories
Identity
African Americans
Identity (Philosophical concept)
Hair
Hairstyles

Publishers Weekly

"In this gracefully told story, a young African-American heroine celebrates her lovely head of hair as part of her heritage," wrote PW. Ages 3-8. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and numerous other awards. She is also the author of I Love My Hair! She currently resides in Illinois.
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