{"title":"Sylvia Rodriguez","description":"Sylvia Rodriquez is a Black and Latine artist. She is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in illustration. Inspired by everyday discussions and her own curly locks, she wanted to make a book that not only showed the beauty of ethnic hairstyles, but also where they come from.","products":[{"product_id":"black-hair-can-the-roots-of-our-roots-hardcover","title":"Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the kings and queens of Africa to the contemporary United States, a celebration of African American hair and its expressiveness, relation to identity, and why this history matters. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA boldly illustrated nonfiction picture book about the historical roots of Black hair by a Black and Latine debut author-illustrator, perfect for 4-8-year-olds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack hair is the crown for the African diaspora worldwide and a strong symbol of identity and beauty in a variety of communities. It's a source of pride and expression, and from the times of kings and queens has demonstrated a person's life's journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet as enslaved people, Black people had their hair taken from them as a way to remove their humanity. As African Americans struggled through history, their hair became a major source of resiliency and a way to take back their power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Sylvia Rodriguez, a Black and Latine debut author, \u003ci\u003eBlack Hair Can\u003c\/i\u003e embraces the expansive history of Black hair and why people should proudly show off their styles--from sculpting and shaping to cornrows, Fulani braids, Afros, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBack matter includes a hair pattern chart showing different hair types, along with different kinds of braids and twists. There are also great \"how-to\" hairstyles for children to try out.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50611302465759,"sku":"9781623545901","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/CYNvYmnNMD9781623545901.webp?v=1785306088"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/sylvia-rodriguez.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}