When mama braids my hair
Book - 2018
"The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, and Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl."--Book jacket.
| Location | Call Number | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookmobile Children's | jE/Duncan | Due Jul 20, 2022 | |
| Children's Room | jE/Duncan | Due Jul 6, 2022 |
- Subjects
- Genres
- Picture books
- Published
-
New York :
Sweet Pea Books
[2018]
- Language
- English
- Item Description
- Includes "The history of African hair braiding" (page [30]-[31]).
- Physical Description
- 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- ISBN
- 151363352X
9781513633527 - Main Author
When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl’s experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl.While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.