When Mama Braids My Hair (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781513633527)

When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl's experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl.

While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.

Author: Monique Duncan
ISBN-10: 151363352X
ISBN-13: 9781513633527
Publisher: Sweet Pea Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.80w x 0.40d