Boonoonoonous Hair
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In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book, written by Commonwealth Prize-winning Jamaican-Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage, voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.
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Olive Senior was born and brought up in Jamaica and educated in Jamaica and Canada. She is the winner of many awards, including the Commonwealth Prize and the Institute of Jamaica’s Gold Medal for her poetry. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.olivesenior.com.
Laura James is an award-winning artist and self-taught painter of Antiguan heritage. Working as a professional artist for many years, she has exhibited widely, including at the Studio Museum, Harlem. She was born in New York City, where she now lives. For more information, visit www.laurajamesart.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781926890074
- Publication Date
- February 15, 2017
- Publisher
- Tradewind Books
- Original Publication Date
- July 15, 2019
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
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