Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Stephanie's ponytail Stephanie's ponytail Robert N. Munsch This book examines school culture, in the form of fellow students copying a hairstyle. Stephanie struggles to find a new way to wear her hair that is unique. She tries wearing her ponytail on top, … OL16039867W
Catching the wild waiyuuzee Catching the wild waiyuuzee Rita Williams-Garcia As she tries to escape her mother's efforts to "plait-a-plait" and "string-a-bead" her hair, a young girl imagines herself escaping into a jungle. OL1996809W
Cornrows Cornrows C. E. Yarbrough,Vivian Weiss,Camille Yarbrough Explains how the hair style of cornrows, a symbol in Africa since ancient times, can today in this country symbolize the courage of outstanding Afro-Americans. OL2934746W
The hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher The hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Laurie Halse Anderson A young girl's talented but untamed tresses do not impress her strict first-grade teacher, who has rules for everything, including hair. OL509170W
The Barber's Cutting Edge The Barber's Cutting Edge Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert Rashaad gets his hair cut by the best barber in town who also introduces him to the joy of learning new words. OL57239W