Crowning glory : a celebration of black hair / Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Ekua Holmes.
| Author/creator | Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- author. |
| Other author | Holmes, Ekua, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Celebration of black hair |
| Abstract | Cornrows forming complex patterns. Shells and beads on boxy braids. A flowery 'fro that's wash and go. A regal pouf that scrapes the sky. Black hair styles embody beauty and loving ritual, culture and community, expression and strength, patience and boundless creativity. Carole Boston Weatherford and Ekua Holmes bring this array of gorgeous hair designs -- and the individuals who wear them -- to bold and powerful life. Readers curious to know more can find an author's note about the five Black women who made history in 2019 as title holders of five major beauty pageants, as well as a glossary describing some twenty hair styles (from Afro to updo) and other terms related to the glory of Black hair. |
| Interest age level | Ages 3-10. CLCD |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-4 |
| Awards note | Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Books, 2024 |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| LCCN | 2024930404 |
| ISBN | 9780763697945 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 076369794X (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 646.7 W3784C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |