A Black Girl and Her Braids

De: Jaylene Clark Owens

Narrado por: Jaylene Clark Owens

Based on the viral poem, braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles are explored and cheered on in this vibrant audiobook celebrating the versatility of Black hair.

Join author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo. This empowering audiobook shines a light on what braids mean to Black girls of all ages and shows how Black communities have managed to continuously make space for braids, paying homage to their origins while making fun and futuristic styles, despite rules and regulations attempting to condemn them. This timeless book honors creativity, encourages confidence, and calls for Black girls to proudly show off their braids no matter what!

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Based on spoken-word artist Owens’s viral poem of the same name, the text of this inspirational picture book foregrounds the versatility of braids as well as their cultural and personal significance."
—Publishers Weekly

"Candy-hued digital illustrations by Bond, meanwhile, burst with texture and movement, visualizing children with flowing braids throughout an empowering read that reinforces the idea that 'my braids... are part of my crown,/ Of my culture.'"
—Publishers Weekly