My Hair Is Like Yours

by Detrick-Jules, St. Clair; Brown, Tabitha

• ISBN13: 9781797221854
• ISBN10: 179722185X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781797221885
• Format: Board Book
• Copyright: 2024-10-08
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Summary

From the creator behind My Beautiful Black Hair and My Hair Is Like the Sun,this playful rhyming board book celebrates the joy of seeing yourself in the ones you love and embracing your unique self.

Cornrows, curls, fros, and swirls!  How do you wear your hair? Featuring photographs of real kids whose hairstyles match those of family and friends, little ones will love seeing themselves mirrored in these pages and in the world around them. Beautifully photographed by St. Clair Detrick-Jules and with vibrant illustrations by Tabitha Brown, this timeless children's book celebrates community and joyful self-expression.

CELEBRATE BLACK JOY: These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem.

FUN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC: Babies love looking at other babies! By presenting photographs of real people with real hair textures and shapes, this book offers children of color a powerful sense of recognition and affirmation. 

DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library. 

Perfect for:

• Parents and grandparents seeking positive children's self-esteem books
• Preschool teachers and librarians
• Anyone looking for empowering board books by Black creators
• Gift giving for baby showers and birthdays
• Fans of Hair Love and Black Girl Magic

Author Biography

St. Clair Detrick-Jules is an award-winning Afro-Caribbean filmmaker and photographer, whose work focuses on immigrant justice, women's rights, and Black liberation. She is the director and producer of DACAMENTED, a documentary featuring nine DACA recipients and their struggles to deal with the Trump administration. She lives in Washington, DC.