num_pages: 32
description: Meet Wanda with her beautiful head of hair. She is brave and strong, but she’s unhappy because of the endless teasing by the boys at school. After a particularly hard day at school, feeling confused, forlorn and hopeless, Wanda’s grandmother lets her in on a few secrets. Through these hair secrets and stories, she finds the courage to face her fears and realise that her hair is a crown and something to be proud of.This book stands at the intersection of identity and beauty, celebratinghow cultural pride is learned and passed on over the generations. Thisbook encourages young children to love themselves for what they areborn with, despite what society may say or think.
language: English
title: Wanda
publisher: Jacana Media