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Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

The relationship between a father and his daughter is marvelously displayed in Hair Love ($17, originally $18). Zuri, the lead, has curly, coily, and kinky curls and loves her hair. Her father steps in to style her hair for a special occasion, and although he has a lot to learn, Zuri and he bond over the love she has for her natural hair. Although Zuri doesn't love the first couple of hairstyles her dad creates, what I love about Hair Love is that it shows all the things Black hair can do. It teaches Black girls to have patience with their hair on days it doesn't feel like cooperating. It also shows Zuri's beautiful mom in a head scarf, further hammering in that Black hair is beautiful, different, and worthy of love.

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