The Top 10 Girl’s Hair Books

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All of these books, through images and compelling text, help young girls understand that their natural hair is beautiful! Also check out our list of over 130 “Important Books for Children,” for more wonderful books to share with youngsters.

#1

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Big Hair, Don’t Care
by Crystal Swain-Bates

#2

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Boonoonoonous Hair
by Olive Senior

#3

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Cornrows
by Camille Yarbrough

#4

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Hair Dance!
by Dinah Johnson

#5

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Happy to Be Nappy
by bell hooks

#6

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My Hair Is a Garden
by Cozbi A. Cabrera

#7

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Nappy
by Charisse Carney-Nunes

#8

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Nappy Hair
by Carolivia Herron

#9

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Queens: Portraits of Black Women and their Fabulous Hair
by Michael Cunningham and George Alexander