My Fade Is Fresh

Name: My Fade Is Fresh
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593387085
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By Shauntay Grant

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Summary

In My Fade Is Fresh by Shauntay Grant, a young girl ventures into a barbershop with her mum, determined to choose her own hairstyle. The story celebrates self-expression and individuality, as she confidently navigates the vibrant setting, exploring different options until she finds a style that truly represents her. The narrative is filled with themes of empowerment and identity, showcasing the importance of self-choice from a child's perspective.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking for a vibrant children's story that celebrates individuality and self-expression. It follows a young character exploring their creativity through hair styling, offering a delightful tale of empowerment, identity, and family bonds wrapped in colourful illustrations. Perfect for children who enjoy novel experiences and learning about diverse cultures and traditions.

My Fade Is Fresh

A little girl learns the importance of speaking up for what she wants while at the barbershop and ends up rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses in this fun and empowering picture book.

Description

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hairstyle she chooses.

Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book.

When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the block! But there are so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from, and the clients and her mother suggest them all—parts, perms, frizzy fros, dye jobs, locs, and even cornrows!

But this little girl stays true to herself and makes sure she leaves the shop feeling on top with the look she picks!

Author Shauntay Grant's sweet, rhyming story encourages young girls to be self-confident and celebrates the many shapes and forms Black hair can take. Through their stunning illustrations, Kitt Thomas is able to bring life and movement to the versatile styles featured in this book.

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My Fade Is Fresh by Shauntay Grant receives high praise for its celebration of Black hair, individuality, and self-expression. The book is commended for its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling that empowers children to express their unique identities. It's seen as a powerful and affirming narrative that combines humour with an important message of confidence, making it a valuable addition to any children's collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593387085

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin Workshop

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kitt Thomas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Shauntay Grant (she/her) is an author, poet, playwright, and multimedia artist. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia, and is an associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. A former poet laureate for the City of Halifax, her honors include a Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, a Joseph S. Stauffer Prize, and a Poet Of Honour prize from the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Learn more about her at shauntaygrant.com Kitt Thomas (they/them) is a N-ew York Tim-es be-st-se-lling illustrator and NAACP Image -Award winner. They are a first-generation Lucian American, an author, and a graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA in visual studies. Kitt's mission is to celebrate Black culture with their drawings and to encourage inclusion in all forms of art, as they found it hard to see themself properly represented in the media they enjoyed growing up. Kitt has worked with such companies as Netflix, Hasbro, and Cartoon Network. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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