{"product_id":"black-hair-can-sylvia-rodriguez-9781623545901","title":"Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Sylvia Rodriguez, a Black and Latine debut author, \u003ci\u003eBlack Hair Can\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBack 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sylvia Rodriguez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1623545900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623545901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Sylvia Rodriguez","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46927875178751,"sku":"9781623545901","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_898999ff-3852-4bf1-9a4b-3a064a729722.jpg?v=1749373239","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/black-hair-can-sylvia-rodriguez-9781623545901","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}