Symphorosa Gabriel

Hair Happiness

Illustrator: Saini, Yograj

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Produktbeschreibung

This book is for little girls of colour, between the ages 4-8. It is all about a little girl embracing her natural Afro. Often, young black girls develop negative ideas about themselves, especially their hair. As a result, their self-esteem is oft...

Produktdetails

• Verlag: FriesenPress
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Altersempfehlung: 0 bis 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 279mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 91g
• ISBN-13: 9781525598531
• ISBN-10: 1525598538
• Artikelnr.: 63120075

Autorenporträt

Being born in Tanzania, East Africa, I was surrounded by women who looked like me. I was confident about the way I looked. However, coming to Canada at the age of 9, seeing people who reflected my image was rare. I felt different from the other children. It wasn't only that my skin was different, but my hair was different too. There was not just a lack of black girls and women in my neighbourhood, but also in the media; As a result, I felt less beautiful. Being an adult now, I have been able to get past that belief and embrace myself completely. However, a few months ago, my four little nieces came to Canada and I began to recognize the same insecurity in them. Seeing them going through the same thing that I went through broke my heart. Therefore, I made it my mission and goal to make them feel beautiful too.