Stella's Stellar Hair

Written and illustrated by Yesenia Moises

Stella's hair misbehaves before a big event. Can a cosmic journey with her aunties save the day?

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40 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

Stella's hair is a mess on the day of the Big Star Little Gala. Desperate for a solution, she embarks on a cosmic adventure, visiting her eight aunties across the solar system. Each stop offers a unique hairstyle and a lesson in self-love and empowerment. Will Stella find the perfect look in time for the gala? Join her on a vibrant journey through space, celebrating family, culture, and the beauty of diversity. Discover the magic of the universe and the power of embracing one's true self.

From the publisher

Black girl magic takes the solar system in Stella’s Stellar Hair, a celebration of hair, family, and self-love from debut author-illustrator Yesenia Moises!It’s the day of the Big Star Little Gala, and Stella’s hair just isn’t acting right! What’s a girl to do? Simple! Just hop on her hoverboard, visit each of her fabulous aunties across the solar system, and find the perfect hairdo along the way. Stella’s Stellar Hair celebrates the joy of self-empowerment, shows off our solar system, and beautifully illustrates a variety of hairstyles from the African diaspora. Backmatter provides more information about each style and each planet.An Imprint Book

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