Written in lively verse, My Hair Is a Book takes you on a journey through time and space to celebrate the uniqueness and beauty of Black hair and hairstyles, from stunning debut author Maisha Oso and NAACP Image Award nominee artist London Ladd ofBlack Gold.
My hair is a book.
Watch me open it,
partit,
take a look.
Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from those that braided together paths to freedom for slaves to styles whose twists and loop de loops tell of the strength and power inherent in all little Black boys and girls. It tells of ancient tribes, Nubian vibes, a book that’s stellar, a bestseller. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything—rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and more, telling of truth, trials, and beauty.
Maisha Oso’s powerful and uplifting text and London Ladd’s soul-stirring illustrations capture the eclectic nature of Black hair and remind us that whether it be coily, kinky, coarse, or straight, Black hair is beautiful.
