Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots by Rodriguez, Sylvia
Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots by Rodriguez, Sylvia

Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots

From the kings and queens of Africa to the contemporary United States, a celebration of African American...
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Author: Sylvia Rodriguez
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Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots by Rodriguez, Sylvia

Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots

$27.56
Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots by Rodriguez, Sylvia

Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots

$27.56
Author: Sylvia Rodriguez
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
From the kings and queens of Africa to the contemporary United States, a celebration of African American hair and its expressiveness, relation to identity, and why this history matters.

A boldly illustrated nonfiction picture book about the historical roots of Black hair by a Black and Latine debut author-illustrator, perfect for 4-8-year-olds.

Black hair is the crown for the African diaspora worldwide and a strong symbol of identity and beauty in a variety of communities. It's a source of pride and expression, and from the times of kings and queens has demonstrated a person's life's journey.

Yet as enslaved people, Black people had their hair taken from them as a way to remove their humanity. As African Americans struggled through history, their hair became a major source of resiliency and a way to take back their power.

Written and illustrated by Sylvia Rodriguez, a Black and Latine debut author, Black Hair Can embraces the expansive history of Black hair and why people should proudly show off their styles--from sculpting and shaping to cornrows, Fulani braids, Afros, and more.

Back matter includes a hair pattern chart showing different hair types, along with different kinds of braids and twists. There are also great "how-to" hairstyles for children to try out.

Author: Sylvia Rodriguez
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.70h x 10.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781623545901
Audience: Ages 9-12


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About the Author
Sylvia Rodriquez is a Black and Latine artist. She is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in illustration. Inspired by everyday discussions and her own curly locks, she wanted to make a book that not only showed the beauty of ethnic hairstyles, but also where they come from.
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