Cool Cuts (Happy Hair)

Roe, Mechal Renee

ISBN 10: 1984895583 ISBN 13: 9781984895585

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2020

Synopsis

Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!"

When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome!

Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that "You are born to be awesome!"

Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:

Happy Hair—an inspiring and positive book about girls with natural black hair

I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)—a level one reader about joy and self-esteem, for kids learning how to read

About this title

About the Author

MECHAL RENEE ROE is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator (for Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris) and a writer, designer, photographer, and entrepreneur. The HAPPY HAIR series was born out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Mechal’s hometown is University City, Missouri, and she currently lives in Atlanta. Follow Mechal on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @happyhairgirls.

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1984895583
• ISBN 13: 9781984895585
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32