Age range 5 to 9 Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's. But then something unpredictable happens...and Mira will never look at her Mama's hair the same way again! A delightful celebration of natural hair and the courage it takes to be yourself.

A beautiful celebration of natural hair and the courage it takes to be yourself

About the Author
Maryam al Serkal is an Emirati writer who is passionate about storytelling. She lives in Dubai with her husband and two children who inspire her stories. This is her first picture book. Rebeca Luciani is an Argentinian illustrator, now living in Spain. Her books have won the Premi Critica Serra d'Or prize, the Acorianos prize for Best Book of the Year, and the Premi

Reviews

"I loved this humorous but heart-warming story about embracing your natural beauty and being proud to be yourself" - Library Girl & Book Boy

"For anyone who has ever wished for straighter, curlier, smoother, lighter, or darker hair, Mira's story of discovery, self-acceptance, and love will be a refreshing glimpse of the natural beauty found in everyone's unique features" - Foreword Reviews, STARRED

"Vibrant artwork that is full of detail, colourful clothing and striking Arabic architecture fills every page, creating a rich, warm backdrop to the rhythmic text. This delightful tale, featuring black and minority ethnic characters, celebrates diversity and self-acceptance" - BookTrust

Awards
Winner of Northern Lights Pre-school Picture Book Award 2019 (United States) and White Ravens 2020 (Germany).



Book Information
ISBN 9781911373629
Author Maryam al Serkal
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing