NEA'S READ ACROSS AMERICA 2019-2020 CALENDAR
Like every good garden, my hair must be cared for and nourished, tilled, and weeded.
After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
Like every good garden, my hair must be cared for and nourished, tilled, and weeded.
After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780807555217
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication Date: 09-07-2023
Pages: 32
Product Dimensions: 9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
About the Author
Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. An author and illustrator, she won Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors for her book Me & Mama. Additionally, her handmade cloth dolls have garnered the attention of collectors around the world. Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. An author and illustrator, she won Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors for her book Me & Mama. Additionally, her handmade cloth dolls have garnered the attention of collectors around the world.