Cool Cuts

by Roe, Mechal Renee

• ISBN13: 9781984895578
• ISBN10: 1984895575
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2020-02-11
• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Summary

Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!"

When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome!

Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that "You are born to be awesome!"

Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:
• Happy Hair
• I'm Growing Great
• Smart Sisters
• I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)
• I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)

Author Biography

MECHAL RENEE ROE is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. She originally self-published Happy Hair and Cool Cuts, born out of her love of natural hair and embracing your own unique beauty. She is also the author-illustrator of the Step Into Reading leveled reader I Love Being Me! See more of Mechal's inspiring, positive artwork on Instagram at @happyhairgirls.