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The Roots of My Hair: A Graphic Novel
★ "The Roots of My Hair is an engrossing graphic novel about the history and marginalization of...
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★ "The Roots of My Hair is an engrossing graphic novel about the history and marginalization of Black women's hairstyles." - Foreword (STARRED review)
★ "With all of the wonderful children's picture books being written about Black girls' hair, this is a welcome addition for adults." - Booklist (STARRED review)
Publishers Weekly graphic novel Summer Pick 2026
A bold, funny, and insightful graphic novel about hair, heritage, and identity.
The Roots of My Hair follows the coming-of-age journey of Rose, a mixed-race woman from Réunion Island who struggles to love her konyé ("kinky") hair in a world that tells her to tame it. As she moves to mainland France to study and later to work--experimenting with different hair-straightening techniques, visiting beauty salons, and adopting social camouflage--Rose explores her Black identity by questioning the deeper issues behind her hair: race, beauty standards, colonialism, and belonging.
With humor, honesty, and expressive illustrations, Lou Lubie's new graphic novel blends original research and fiction, not only to reveal what lies beneath the hair-care industry but also to speak to anyone who has ever felt pressure to fit in. It is a powerful reminder that identity starts at the roots.
Winner of multiple French awards, now available in English for the first time.
Author: Lou Lubie
Publisher: Helvetiq
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.80w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9783039641277
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 04/27/2026
About the Author
Lou Lubie is a French graphic novelist known for exploring emotions, identity, and social issues. Originally from Réunion Island, she gained recognition with A Fox in my Brain, a candid story about bipolar disorder. She has published twelve books and founded Forum Dessiné, a digital art platform that has brought together thousands of illustrators since 2008.
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