Inspiration for the book:
I wrote the book based on my daughters experience growing up being one of few girls of color . Her experience, while related to hair is applicable to anyone who has ever felt different. It is about helping kids learn to love an accept themselves. The book reinforces the enduring message of it is ok to be different. Further , with respect to African American girls, the book gives them a positive image of someone who looks like them. This is incredibly important in building strong self esteem.
About the author:
Alonda Williams is a Christian, Wife and mom of two (Paris 15 and Tyler 12). She is a marketing executive at Microsoft and is active in local public service organizations: Delta Sigma Theta, Jack and Jill of America and serves as an Art Commissioner for the Town of Redmond. The story originated as a bedtime story she used to tell her daughter to help her feel good about her natural hair while being in an environment where she was the only African-American girl.
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2 Comments
Your idea for this book is wonderful. Little girls need to have that self esteem very early in life and this will help!
Thank you for writing this.
I think this is a beautifully illustrated book that encourages little girls to love their hair (and encourage parents to keep their daughters’ hair natural) and also to love themselves.
Great job, keep them coming!