From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering picture book about family history, self-expression, and reclaiming your identityOur ancestors say our hair is our memories,our source of strength and power,a celebration of our lives.Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn’t have long hair—hers was taken from her. But one young girl can’t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.From Carole Lindstrom, author of the New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner We Are Water Protectors, and debut illustrator Steph Littlebird comes an empowering and healing celebration of hair and its significance across Indigenous cultures.
- ISBN10 1419759434
- ISBN13 9781419759437
- Publish Date 27 April 2023 (first published 18 April 2023)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Abrams
- Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English