Hello, friends! Our book today is Bloom, written by Ruth Forman and illustrated by Talia Skyles, a sweet board book about black girl beauty. Just like each flower, each female-presenting black child in this garden blooms. No matter their skintone, hair type, hair color, or style, each girl is beautiful. And just like the flowers, … Continue reading Bloom (Ruth Forman)
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Curls (Ruth Forman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Curls, written by Ruth Forman and illustrated by Geneva Bowers, a celebration of black hair. Using minimal, free-form text, this “love song” begins with a little girl greeting the day by removing her hair scarf and rejoicing as her mane of curls tumbles free (“shine big, hair love”). Two … Continue reading Curls (Ruth Forman)
