My Hair is Alive!
by Jayla Dugue
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Pub Date 17 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 6 May 2023
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Description
Follow a little girl named Jayla who is excited about starting a new school.
Like most kids she has her outfit, shoes, and hairstyle all planned out. She begs her mother to have her hair straightened so that she can look like the older popular girls. However, her mother is worried because she knows the weather may interfere with her hair.
Jayla isn’t persuaded by her mothers concerns.
Jayla leaves the house with beautiful straight hair, that is until the rain starts. Jayla was forced to learn a very important lesson.
She learned to love her hair just the way it is.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798835900213 |
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Featured Reviews
Abigail L, Librarian
Celebrate Self-Love and Acceptance with 'My Hair Is Alive'
A heartwarming children's book that teaches an important lesson about self-love and acceptance. The story follows Jayla, a little girl who wants to fit in with the popular girls at school and begs her mother to straighten her hair. But when the rain ruins her hairstyle, Jayla learns that true beauty comes from within and that she should love herself just the way she is. This book is perfect for parents who want to teach their children the value of self-love and acceptance, and the vibrant illustrations will keep young readers engaged from start to finish.
Sue E, Reviewer
A wonderful children's book that teaches an important lesson about self-love and acceptance. The story follows Jayla, a little girl who wants to fit in with the popular girls at school and begs her mother to straighten her hair. But when the rain ruins her hairstyle, Jayla learns that true beauty comes from within and that she should love herself just the way she is. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging, and the story is perfect for young readers who need a reminder that they are perfect just the way they are.
Tonya B, Educator
Adorable children's book with a great message. Great illustrations and great storyline. Highly Recommended.
Jennifer F, Reviewer
I loved reading this book about Jayla learning to love her natural hair as she enters third grade. The illustrations were bright and vibrant. The only thing I didn't quite connect with was that it took Jayla's hair going viral for girls at school to appreciate it and for her to realize her hair is magical.
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
Mallory Anne-Marie H, Reviewer
I Super-Adore the theme of this story for Young Readers (heroine is entering fourth grade) of promoting #Respect for #Divergence and learning to #Value oneself! In a gentle and considerate way, a young Black girl's Mother and schoolteacher demonstrate that whatever we each are is to be valued, and we must not interiorize hateful or mocking criticism! What a great lesson to internalize for each one of us, no matter our age; and I applaud this presentation in a sweet Children's story!
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