When Mama Braids My Hair

Download or read book When Mama Braids My Hair written by Monique Duncan and published by Sweet Pea Books. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl's experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl. While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.