Books of Wonder

A Black Girl and Her Braids

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$9.49 $18.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

*Limited quantity of signed copies available!*

Based on the viral poem, braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles are explored and cheered on in this vibrant picture book celebrating the versatility of Black hair.

Join author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo. This empowering picture book shines a light on what braids mean to Black girls of all ages and shows how Black communities have managed to continuously make space for braids, paying homage to their origins while making fun and futuristic styles, despite rules and regulations attempting to condemn them. Braids of all lengths, colors, and styles are brought to life with detailed illustrations from Brittney Bond, crafting a timeless book which honors creativity, encourages confidence, and calls for Black girls to proudly show off their braids no matter what!

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Owen ★★★★★

My daughter’s hair routine just got a whole lot sweeter now that we read this every night. The illustrations really capture every kind of braid, from tight cornrows to fluffy puff styles, and the rhymes make her giggle. This signed edition is the kind of book I’ll tuck away for her to keep forever.

George ★★★★★

The signed copy arrived with a neat autograph on the title page, and the illustrations make every hairstyle feel like its own little celebration. My daughter kept pointing at the different braid patterns and saying “that one’s me!”

Abigail A. ★★★★★

Bought two copies—one for my niece and one for my best friend's daughter—and the signatures are neat and personal, which makes them feel extra special. The way the book cheers on every kind of braid from tight parts to fluffy puffs had both kids flipping pages before I even got to read it aloud.