Hair Hugs (Read-Aloud)

From coils and long locs to waves and braids, caring for hair can bring families together! Although going to the salon can feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from, the little girl in Salon Saturday by Janelle Harper learns to see her own kind of beautiful during her first trip to the salon with the guidance of her Grandma, Momma, and Sissy. Tasha from Wash Day Love by Tanisia Moore used to dread washing her hair at home every week because it meant stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, but the weekly ritual soon becomes a special bonding time for singing, dancing, and sharing stories with her sister, Mama, and Granny! This read-aloud, emceed by Cinnamongirl, is a joyful and vibrant celebration of Black hair, intergenerational love, and ever-evolving journeys of self-expression.