I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

For all the kids with different hair- it is a blessing and should be honored by all. It hasn't always been but this book celebrates the glorious crown of hair we all have.

I Rock My Hair celebrates natural hair and self-love in the most joyful, empowering way. It’s vibrant and energetic—both in the writing and the gorgeous illustrations.

I read this with my daughter, who is biracial. At just under 3, she mostly enjoyed it as a fun, colorful story and was fully engaged the whole time. (She asked me later to “read the hair book again!”)

The story speaks directly to young girls, helping them feel proud of their natural hair in all its forms—and reassures them that they belong everywhere, just as they are. It’s also a story that reminds young readers how to treat others. Books like this help lay the foundation for both confidence and compassion.. it's exactly the type of book I want on my daughter’s bookshelf!

I didn’t know about the CROWN Act before reading this, and I really appreciate that it was included at the end. What a meaningful way to plant that seed of awareness and knowing your rights/the rights of others.

Love this book. It exudes confidence and fun. The message of loving your hair and not letting what other's say or believe matter, is one that all kids despite their natural hair type can take to heart. A beautiful and much needed book.

✨ TOO much fun, empowering, and informative! The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous 🎨, and the intended message shines through beautifully for young readers. I loved the rhythms and the celebration of diverse hairstyles 👩🏾‍🦱👧🏽🧑🏿‍🦱 seen throughout the book—it was such a joy to see them showcased in different settings!

One of my favorite details was the line, "Coconut scent left in the air" 🥥🌬️—such a vivid and relatable touch! It instantly transported me to memories of hair days filled with love and care.

However, the line "I raise my fist and I declare..." gave me pause 🤔. While I understand the empowering intent, I personally believe we should continue to shift the message toward unity and love ❤️. Breaking cycles of division and reinforcing the value of loving one’s neighbor—even in the face of unfair treatment—can be just as powerful.

🔹 A Challenge for 2025 and Beyond
Not necessarily a critique, but more of an invitation for future works: This book could have been a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and visually represent all hair types and skin tones 🌍✨. The About the CROWN Act section even states, "Just like we all have different skin tones," so why not extend that representation into the illustrations?

As someone who is bi-racial and experienced teasing as a child because my parents didn’t quite know how to care for my hair early on, I know firsthand that many children of diverse backgrounds still struggle with hair insecurity today. I’d love to see Black authors become a bridge for those voices, ensuring that all children can see themselves in the important messages found in stories like this. 📚💛

💭 Final Thoughts: I Rock My Hair is a vibrant, joyful read that celebrates natural hair and self-love! I’d love to see future books push the boundaries of inclusivity even further, ensuring that every child finds themselves in the pages.

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This book was everything that I was hoping for based on the book title. In fact, it was even better than I expected, and I will share why a bit later. First, Angel Tate uses a natural rhyme scheme to keep young children interested in the theme: be proud of your hair. Second, the pictures support the author's goal: show a happy girl with beautiful ethnic hair. Kyana-Rae inherits "A family gift this fluffy hair" (p. 17). Kyana-Rae's classmates tell her to hide her hair, but, after talking with her Gran, Kyana-Rae asserts: "I still belong anywhere. Which means, I choose which look to wear" (pp. 19-20). This book was better than I anticipated because Tate has Kyana-Rae rally readers to become part of the CROWN movement. I had not heard of the CROWN Act prior to this book. I did know that people do endure race-based hair discrimination. Tate uses the last couple of pages to educate readers regarding what they can do to join the movement, and she encourages readers to "Treat Everyone with Respect."

I hope Tate continues this topic in more children's books.

Thank you to #AngelTate, #GnomeRoadPublishing, and #NetGalley for my e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love how empowering and fun this book is!! The rhyming style makes this book almost like a song, an anthem, that encourages readers to really let their natural hair shine, unapologetically, and wear it as their own crowns. Additionally, the illustrations perfectly conveyed glamour and confidence, which worked perfectly! However, I do have one small note to make. Since this book is inspired by the CROWN Act, I would have liked to see a little blurb at the end of the book explaining exactly what that is. I had to look it up in order to fully understand, and I think it would be beneficial to have this information for little readers in order to add some educational value to this book. All in all, though, I enjoyed reading this book!