Black Brilliance Youth Books


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Little Tasha hates getting her hair washed, but with her big sister, mother, and grandmother's loving encouragement, the weekly ritual becomes a family bonding experience.
Book cover for "My afro is a rising sun"
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Celebrates Black hair and heritage through the lens of a young boy and his afro.
Book cover for "My hair is like yours"
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"This playful board book celebrates Black hair and the joy of seeing youself in the ones your love, and embracing your unique self"--
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"Creating a world of vivid Caribbean colors, Trish Cooke and Sophie Bass nurture and sow a contemporary retelling of "Rapunzel" sure to leave readers entranced. More about the practice of weaving patterns into cornrowed hair to function as maps leading to freedom can be found in a compelling note from the author."--
Book cover for "My hair is a book"
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"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and...