"But Mommy, It's My Hair"
Rionna, the main character, turns five soon. Rionna is extremely decisive and determined when it comes to the things she wants. This time it is about her next hairstyle. Rionna normally gets all black braids and possibly some beads, however, she wants to switch things up a bit. She wants to get her hair done a certain way, but her mother thinks she should look at other styles too. This kids' book shares the experience of a brown girl's relationship with hair, teaching us that hair is NOT just hair. It helps define us!
Rionna, the main character, turns five soon. Rionna is extremely decisive and determined when it comes to the things she wants. This time it is about her next hairstyle. Rionna normally gets all black braids and possibly some beads, however, she wants to switch things up a bit. She wants to get her hair done a certain way, but her mother thinks she should look at other styles too. This kids' book shares the experience of a brown girl's relationship with hair, teaching us that hair is NOT just hair. It helps define us!
Rionna, the main character, turns five soon. Rionna is extremely decisive and determined when it comes to the things she wants. This time it is about her next hairstyle. Rionna normally gets all black braids and possibly some beads, however, she wants to switch things up a bit. She wants to get her hair done a certain way, but her mother thinks she should look at other styles too. This kids' book shares the experience of a brown girl's relationship with hair, teaching us that hair is NOT just hair. It helps define us!