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NAPPY HAIR.
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NAPPY HAIR. Signed - 1997

by Herron, Carolivia (Illustrated and signed by Joe Cepeda)

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New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1997.. SIGNED -. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (new.). Large format trade paperback issue. Herron's award-winning first book for children, and one which has caused a lot of continuing controversy . A charming story with vibrant cheerful illustrations by Joe Cepeda, this is based on her own experiences with her hair. Written in the traditional African American folk format of call and response, it is a story which can be read on many levels. It is a modern adaptation of the praise-songs of the African griots, includes a bit of a blues song "hidden" in the book (as the author describes it to children) and the untamable "nappy" hair of the little girl can be taken as both a symbol of the unquenchable spirit of Brenda, and of the strength of the African Americans who survived slavery. SIGNED on the title page by illustrator Joe Cepeda.
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  • Title NAPPY HAIR.
  • Author Herron, Carolivia (Illustrated and signed by Joe Cepeda)
  • Binding SIGNED -
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition New
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alfred A. Knopf,, New York:
  • Date 1997.
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 11837
  • ISBN 9780679894452 / 0679894454
  • Weight 0.28 lbs (0.13 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.74 x 8.08 x 0.1 in (24.74 x 20.52 x 0.25 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 520
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Theometrics: Secular
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Hair
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99169943
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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From the publisher

Carolivia Herron lives in Chico, California.
Joe Cepeda lives in Rosemead, California.

From the jacket flap

Now in Dragonfly: a lively, empowering story about Brenda's knotted-up, twisted, nappy hair and how it got to be that way! Told in the African-American "call and response" tradition, this story leaps off the page, along with vibrant illustrations by Joe Cepeda.
Winner of a Parenting Reading Magic Award

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Media reviews

"The family's cross talk takes on the high-voltage spark and crackle of a gospel revival. The accompanying illustrations are deliriously silly and sly." --Parenting magazine

"Herron captures the free-for-all atmosphere of a Sunday get-together and the spontaneous, true-to-life quality of her writing will resonate with children and families who share Brenda's experiences."--Publishers Weekly

About the author

Carolivia Herron lives in Chico, California.
Joe Cepeda lives in Rosemead, California.

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