When I Wrap My Hair
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In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present. When I wrap, my roots run deep.As deep as an African marketplaceor a city sidewalkor the stories between them.With lyrical text by acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and vibrant illustrations by Jenin Mohammed, When I Wrap My Hair is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Shauntay Grant based The Walking Bathroom on a true story and can attest that it is a wonderful Halloween costume. Shauntay’s previous picture books have won many awards, and she currently teaches creative writing at Dalhousie University. For more information, visit www.shauntaygrant.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780063093911
- Publication Date
- January 2, 2024
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books
- Page Count
- 32
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2023936858
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