When Mama Braids My Hair

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
• | Publisher: Sweet Pea Books
• | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 32 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Juvenile Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 151363352X
• | ISBN-13: 9781513633527