This Hair Belongs

This Hair Belongs

Title: This Hair Belongs
Author: JaNay Brown-Wood & Erin K. Robinson
Release: 2026-01-13
Kind: ebook
Genre: Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids, History for Kids, Social Issues in Kids Fiction
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With lyrical verse and dazzling illustrations, this joyful ode to Black hair will empower readers ages 4–8 to celebrate the historical, cultural, and emotional significance of their natural hair.

From the intricate coils of kings and queens to the cornrowed maps to freedom of African Americans, This Hair Belongs is a heartfelt poetic tribute to Black hair throughout history. Told through powerful verse, stunning illustrations, and fascinating back matter, this Black history picture book pays tribute to the African origins of Black hairstyles and will remind young Black readers that their hair is magical and beautiful and belongs. 

JaNay Brown-Wood and Erin K. Robinson deftly weave African and American history into this powerful children's picture book about Black hair, making it an essential nonfiction title honoring Black cultural heritage.

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