Oshún and me a story of love and braids
"It's Sunday, and that means it's Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school ner...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Feiwel and Friends,
2025.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "It's Sunday, and that means it's Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has everything she needs to be her best, most authentic self."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781250891150 1250891159 |
| Author Notes: | Adiba Nelson is the author of Ain't That A Mother , the memoir that Essence, Bustle, and Shondaland all hailed as a "must read," and subject of the Emmy winning documentary, The Full Nelson . She is also a retired performer, disability rights advocate/activist, freelance journalist and very tired mom. Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids is her picture book debut. |
