Creating images and stories that speak to the hearts of children and those that guide them is her greatest joy. Enjoy this selection of joyous picture books by Black authors and/or illustrators, all starring Black characters living their lives, having adventures and being loved. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). About the Author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley started writing when she was seven years old, and from that young age she understood that stories could change the world.

Claudia is a champion of diversity and inclusion and believes that representation is key for the future success of underrepresented communities.From the creator of My Beautiful Black Hair, this joyful board book celebrates the natural beauty of Black hair in all its shapes, styles, and textures! Yesterday a parent came over to tell me how impressed she was by the book fair and that you did a fabulous job of selling the books to the children first. My Hair’ is a beautiful, inviting, celebratory picture book, destined to be read, recited and loved. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.

This joyful celebration of black hair demonstrates a range of styles and will inspire children to experiment with their own look. They see and hear and experience everything our culture has to offer, which sadly tends to point to what separates us rather than what unites us.

Claudia Bruce-Quartey is a Ghanian/German mother of two young children, currently living in Switzerland. A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for over 20 years! I thought leaving a space for the reader to draw their own hairstyle at the end of the book was a lovely touch. An ebullient celebration of a young girl’s hair style as she gets ready to celebrate her birthday with new clothes and a suitable haircut. DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library.