Please Don't Touch My Hair - Paperback

by Chidubem Stanley Mbamalu (Author), Jyla Yu (Author)

Please Don't Touch My Hair follows a variety of 18 real-world character with different hair textures and protective hairstyles through a day at the park as they stand up to racism. The goal of this book is to;1. Teach children the power of their voices.2. Teach children to stand up against microaggressions3. Teach children that they have the right to body autonomy4. Teaches children self-respect through example 5. Give children a since of pride in their kinky, curly, thick hair and the courage to stand up for it. Everyday us and our children step into a world that was not designed to instill self confidence in their hair, skin, or features. Most of the time we overlook it to avoid confrontation. "I did, growing up as the darkest girl in my multi-cultural household. People would often touch my hair as a child without asking first and it made me feel like an exhibit in a museum. My parents overlooked as well which only fueled my self hate," writes the author. So since this world was not designed for us, it is up to the elders, to help instill confidence. After all confidence leads to successful career, lasting friendships, courage and much more.