My hair is a garden
By: written and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Chicago, Illinois
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780807509234
Subjects: Hair; Care and hygiene; Juvenile fiction; African Americans; Gardens
Description: After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more. On her way home from school, she seeks the guidance of her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the back yard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. But most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
Notes: K12 Childrens Plus, Inc.

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