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Locs, Not Dreads by Tonya Abari
Aug 5

Locs, Not Dreads by Tonya Abari

Illustrated by Chasity Hampton 5 stars A sweet story celebrating hair and the power of words. Selah is excited to show off her newly loc’ed hair at school. But when kids use words like “dreadlocks” to describe her hair, Selah starts to wonder if there’s something scary about her locs. With the help of her…

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Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth by Tonya Abari
Jul 1

Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth by Tonya Abari

Illustrated by Tabitha Brown 5 stars A joyful read celebrating Juneteenth. The rhyming text showcases different aspects of Juneteenth celebrations, from parades and picnics to supporting Black businesses. Sweet, colorful illustrations. Includes a note at the end explaining the history of Juneteenth and how it has been celebrated. Such a sweet book. Joyful, colorful, and…

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