When I Wrap My Hair - by Shauntay Grant (Hardcover)

About the Book

Through the eyes of a child, shows how the act of hair wrapping travels through generations and can bring to mind memories of ancestors who are no longer present.

Book Synopsis

In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present.

When I wrap,

my roots run deep.

As deep as an African marketplace

or a city sidewalk

or the stories between them.

With lyrical text by acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and vibrant illustrations by Jenin Mohammed, When I Wrap My Hair is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations.

Review Quotes

"Artfully created." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Lyrical. This is indeed a book of Black joy." - Booklist
"This message of positivity and cultural connection is simply written yet strikingly brought to life in images that reflect an everlasting bond to rituals. Enchanting." - School Library Journal
"A mesmerizing ode to a practice steeped in meaning." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)