Happy Hair

Girls and their beautiful, natural hair are celebrated in this bright, joyful read-together picture book that will have kids everywhere chanting the book's chorus: "I love being me!"

Full 'fro, cute bow I love being me Smart girl, cool curls I love being me!

Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book celebrating the diversity of beautiful black hair. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowouts, and bantus grace each page, side by side with a call-and-response affirmation that will make girls cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote self-esteem for girls of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love ) and letting every girl know "You are made beautiful!"

And look for Cool Cuts too — a hip and positive hair book for boys!

"A book that pays homage to the versatility of black hair....Fun to read aloud." Kirkus Reviews

Mechal Renee Roe is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice Presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris. She originally self-published Happy Hair, born out of her love of natural hair and embracing your own unique beauty. She is also the author-illustrataor of Cool Cuts and the upcoming I Love Being Me! See more of Mechal's inspiring, positive artwork on Instagram at @happyhairgirls.