A Black Girl and Her Braids Jigsaw Puzzle Michelle Robinson was born on

Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago

more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As

the child's fear of water gradually starts to ebb as curiosity begins to flow

Jordan Armstrong had to flee New York

to make music

A Black Girl and Her Braids Jigsaw Puzzle Michelle Robinson was born onJoin author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo. This empowering picture book shines a light on what braids mean to Black girls of all ages and shows how Black communities have managed to continuously make space for braids, paying homage to their origins while making fun and futuristic styles, despite rules and regulations attempting to condemn them. Braids of all lengths, colors, and styles are brought to