Cool Cuts - (Happy Hair) by Mechal Renee Roe (Board Book)

About the Book

"An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"

Book Synopsis

A joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!"

When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome!

Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that "You are born to be awesome!"

Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:
- Happy Hair
- I'm Growing Great
- Smart Sisters
- I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)
- I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)

Review Quotes

"A timely mirror for black boyhood and childhood."--Kirkus

"Readers of this work will relate to the book's positive language, such as the way the author frames self-esteem's connection to pride in hairstyles and looking and feeling awesome."--Booklist

About the Author

MECHAL RENEE ROE created the Happy Hair series out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Her many inspirational children's books include Happy Hair, Cool Cuts, I Love Being Me!, I'm Am Born to Be Awesome!, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Superheroes Are Everywhere, written by Vice President Kamala Harris.