![]() ![]() Read the book aloud to the class in a large group/circle setting. Preview the book with the class by telling your own story that makes a personal connection to the book – perhaps something about how you felt about your hair as a child, how you styled it, etc. Optional: dolls of varying ethnicities and hair-styles, along with hair accessories In addition to the book, you will need several small mirrors, paper and crayons or colored pencils Instructional Plan (Elementary School Level Students) ![]() They match the main character's personality perfectly, which in essence is Herron herself. The painting and illustrations are very bright and absolutely beautiful. I believe it's up to the reader whether they will chose to take this book as empowering or insulting. As a result, here is a girl thatĪvoids the straighteners, the relaxers, and the processes that wouldĪbout Africa and how this hair came straight over the slave ships and, States that this child will have at least eight complete circles in her He suddenly bursts into a new explanation, despite the repeated groans and moans of hisĮxtended family, of how God himself proclaimed this hair to beĪs it is. Sound it makes when trying to brush it, and who little Brenda is. Hair itself, his family is getting ready to sit down to have a summer picnic Whole book is in Uncle Mordecai's voice and as he speaksĪbout little Brenda, her "nappyness", and the nature of African American Nappy Hair opens with the family's Uncle Mordecai telling a tale. ![]()
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