Okogwu, Tola
Summary: When twelve-year-old Onyeka discovers that she has psychokinetic powers, her mother reveals that she is Solari, part of a secret group of Nigerian mutants that trains at the Academy of the Sun.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC OKOChouhan, Anu
Summary: Meenu discovers the magic in her culture's tradition of hair oiling, and the bond she shares with her mother and grandmother. Includes Meenu's magic hair day tips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2024
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Summary: "A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ROENontshokweni, Sihle
Summary: Wanda visits the hair salon, but when Aunty Ada wants to straighten Wanda's hair instead of giving her the style she wants, Wanda and her new friend Nkiruka come up with a plan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crocodile Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NONBraswell, Liz
Summary: Desperate to save the life of their queen and her unborn child, the good citizens of the kingdom comb the land for the all-healing Sundrop flower to cure her . . . but someone mistakenly picks the blossom of the Moondrop instead. This shimmering flower heals the queen and she delivers a healthy baby girl with hair as silver and gray as the moon. But with her mysterious hair comes dangerous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The gym teacher from the black lagoon: The kids say the new gym teacher is a real monster! Imagine their surprise when they discover he is a regular guy, and they like gym.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2010
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Summary: Celebrate all types of amazing hair in this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader--featuring photos of a diverse cast of Barbie dolls!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR Orange NakamuraGrant, Shauntay
Summary: "This joyful, inspiring and powerful love letter to hair wrapping ties together past and present as it recognizes and demonstrates how knowledge is passed through generations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: JE GRAPark, Barbara.
Summary: After her first trip to a beauty parlor Junie decides she wants to work there, and she practices on her bunny slippers, her dog, and herself with disastrous results.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1998
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC Park,Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED JBJ 11Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PARPujji, Deepika Kaur
Summary: "In this rhyming, sing-song picture book, author Deepika Pujji describes all the wonderful, empowering adjectives that describe a Sikh girl by way of her long, lustrous hair"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paw Prints Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PUJRoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of flowers, butterflies, and other garden treasures are the stars of this vibrant, rhythmic picture book from the author/illustrator of Happy Hair and Cool Cuts. Set in a backdrop of nature's glorious color and bounty, it's the perfect springtime read-aloud to promote confidence and self-esteem for girls of all ages"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ROECoven, Wanda
Summary: "What starts as an ordinary Sunday at the Heckelbeck house turns into a hair-raising adventure for the whole family when one of Henry's toys gets stuck in Heidi's hair! Mom's only solution is to cut a chunk of Heidi's hair, but when the salon can't undo the horrible hairdo, Heidi must use magic to save the day. But will her magical hairdo become a hair don't?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED COVDe la Cruz, Melissa
Summary: Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Doña Esmeralda. She had a big bouffant hairdo and was much smaller than you. And she was always hungry... And so begins the wickedly hilarious tale of one very old, but very stylish little lady who loves to eat, but can only find the ooey, gooey, mushy, smelly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DE LWinston, Sherri
Summary: When Maggie learns that her father has a second daughter, Callie, she won't let a new family member get in the way of her summer plans with best friend Daija. They are determined to make tons of money braiding hair for kids around the neighborhood.Daija doesn't want Callie to interfere with their new Braid Girls business-- she needs the money to pay for extra ballet lessons so she can earn a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WINLindstrom, Carole
Summary: After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LINCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LINHerbach, Geoff
Summary: Second-grader Aiden Allen has seriously wild hair; in fact it keeps forming itself into weird shapes, and interfering with his school day, and nothing he says will make it behave--until finally Aiden and his hair come to a compromise that involves washing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Young Readers, a capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HERCompestine, Ying Chang
Summary: Ra Pu Zel, a rebellious princess in China who prefers cooking with her dog Bao, becomes frustrated with her parent's demands and locks herself away in a tower, only to descend when a skilled young chef presents her with a compelling dish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books 2024
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Summary: Touching upon the difficulty of childhood medical hair loss, this heartwarming exploration of friendship, generosity and confidence follows Suri as she, blessed with bountiful hair, finds a way to help her new friend who has none.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: When Josey reflects on how her hair makes her feel different, Dad helps her understand that our differences are what make us special, as we are all God's work of art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: IVP Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCCTrimmer, Christian
Summary: With the help from his loving and observant family, a little boy gets a birthday present that gives him the confidence to be himself and let his hair down.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TRIDetrick-Jules, St. Clair
Summary: In rhyming text, celebrates the natural hairstyles of African American children, encouraging them to see themselves relected in the wonders of nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: With so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from like perms and locs, a little girl decides to get the freshest fade on the block.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRAMiller, Sharee
Summary: Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC MILMzVee
Summary: "Inspired by her hit song "Natural Girl" and featuring charming watercolor illustrations, this joyful picture book from award-winning musician MzVee and debut illustrator Lisbeth Checo is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves. With a message that speaks to beauty inside and out, Natural Me invites readers to celebrate all the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024