Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison (Kokila, 2019)
Zuri's hair lets her be her. It coils and kinks to perfectly match a princess tiara or a super-hero cape. But an extra-special day calls for and extra-special style. Comb in hand, Daddy steps in to help Zuri find the perfect fit. With radiant illustrations, Hair Love celebrates the curls that are uniquely yours, the bond between dads and daughters, and the joy that fills you up when you get to express yourself freely.
About Matthew A. Cherry
1. Chicago native Matthew A. Cherry is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinatti Bengals, Carolina Panthers, and the Baltimore Ravens. He's since gone on to direct music videos, feature films, and short films, including Hair Love, on which this book is based. His website is http://www.matthewacherry.com/
About Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison is the author-illustrator of the picture book Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History which was an NAACP Image Award winner. She earned her BA from the University of Virginia with a double major in Media Studies and Studio Art, and recieved her MFA in Film and Video from CalArts. Now, utilizing both skill sets, she is passionate about crafting beautiful stories in both the film and picture book worlds. Her website is https://www.vashtiharrison.com
Activities & Links
- A reading of this book from Brightly Storytime: https://youtu.be/H6Iw3gmX39Y
- The short film on which this book is based: https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28
- Online puzzles related to this book from Reading is Fundamental: https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/hair-love
- Hair Love lessons from Library Learners: https://librarylearners.com/hair-love-library-lessons/
- A book study from the Matteson School District in Richton Park, IL: https://tinyurl.com/c7fs24fa
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