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Doubleday Books for Young Readers

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Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: I am born to be awesome!

When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome!

Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that You are born to be awesome!

Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:

Happy Hair--an inspiring and positive book about girls with natural black hair

I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)
--a level one reader about joy and self-esteem, for kids learning how to read

Author: Mechal Renee Roe
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/11/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781984895578
Age Range: 3-7

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2019 pg. 63
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019

About the Author
MECHAL RENEE ROE is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator (for Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris) and a writer, designer, photographer, and entrepreneur. The HAPPY HAIR series was born out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Mechal's hometown is University City, Missouri, and she currently lives in Atlanta. Follow Mechal on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @happyhairgirls.

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