FICTION

My Hair Is Like Yours

by St. Clair Detrick-Jules (text) & illus. by Tabitha Brown
Chronicle. Oct. 2024. 20p. Board $8.99. ISBN 9781797221854.
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Toddler-Gr 2–This vibrant book features stunning photographs of Black children with a variety of beautiful hairstyles. Afros, cornrows, buns, and more are showcased in this title. Rhyming couplets add a musical quality, making it perfect for both story time and one-on-one readings. “My hair is like my sibling’s, curly and bouncing with glee. My hair is like my uncle’s, long and loc’d and free.”
VERDICT As a celebration of Black joy and Black hair, this book is a must-have, and a first purchase for all libraries.
Reviewed by Brooke Newberry , Sep 30, 2024

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