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K-3
Illustrated by
Brenda Joysmith.
With occasionally awkward meter, fourteen poems describe the beauty of African-American hairstyles across generations--from Grandma's wigs to the art of draping with colorful wraps. Pastel illustrations capture different hair textures, including a baby's bald spot, a sculptured 'fro, and hot-comb waves.