3 Books Published by Sweet Pea Books on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl’s experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl.

While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.

Nine-year-old Madison has lots of friends and enjoys school. All is well until Frankie, the new kid on the block, calls her polka-dot face. Madison is taken on a roller coaster ride of trial and error as her best friend Imani tries to help her get rid of her spots. Will Imani’s experiments work, or will Madison be a polka-dot face forever?

An inspiring story about a young girl’s journey toward self-acceptance, Polka-Dot Face encourages us to accept ourselves and not let the words of others change how we feel. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will only hurt you if you let them.

There are thousands of fruits that grow around the world. They come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Fruit keeps our bodies strong and healthy. Let’s travel around the world and learn about a variety of fruits from A to Z.