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A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film Hair Love I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this.     - Jordan Peele, Actor & FilmmakerIt's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy.Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. A perfect gift for special occasions including Fathers Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more!

Hair Love is a heartwarming children's book written by Matthew A. Cherry and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. The story celebrates the bond between a Black father and his daughter and the importance of self-love and acceptance.

The book begins with a young girl named Zuri who is struggling with her natural hair. She is frustrated by the way it looks and feels, and she wishes she had straight hair like her classmates. Her father, Stephen, notices Zuri's distress and decides to teach her how to love and appreciate her hair. He takes her on a journey through history, showing her beautiful images of Black women with natural hair.

Stephen also teaches Zuri how to care for her hair properly, and he helps her to create a hairstyle that she loves. As Zuri learns more about her hair, she begins to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness. She realizes that her hair is a part of who she is, and she is proud to wear it naturally.

Hair Love is a powerful and moving story that celebrates the beauty of Black hair and the importance of self-love and acceptance. The book has been praised for its positive representation of Black fathers and for its message of empowerment for young girls. Hair Love is a must-read for children of all ages.

Here are some of the key themes explored in Hair Love:

• Self-love and acceptance: Zuri learns to love and accept her natural hair, even though it is different from the hair of her classmates. This is an important lesson for all children, as it teaches them that they are beautiful and worthy of love, no matter what they look like.
• The importance of Black fathers: Stephen is a loving and supportive father who teaches Zuri about the beauty of her hair and helps her to feel confident in who she is. This is an important representation of Black fathers, as it shows that they are capable of being loving and nurturing parents.
• The power of words: Stephen's words have a powerful impact on Zuri. He helps her to see the beauty of her hair and to appreciate its uniqueness. This shows that words can be used to build up and empower others.

Hair Love is a beautiful and inspiring book that teaches children about the importance of self-love and acceptance. It is a must-read for children of all ages.