A Coretta Scott King Award Winner for Illustration
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Every design has a name and means something in the powerful past and
present richness of the Black tradition. Mama's and Great-Grammaw's
gentle fingers weave the design, and their lulling voices weave the
tale, as they braid their children's hair into the striking cornrow
patterns of Africa.
"Camille Yarbrough captures the warmth of family affection and the pride
of our rich heritage in a story that's superbly illustrated by Carole
Byard." --*Essence
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"Camille Yarbrough is a poet, griot and storyteller who has crafted a
special, rhythmic and moving story for you and yours. . . . The
illustrations by Carole Byard dignify and give all due respect to the
story." --Council on Interracial Books for Children