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Avery Gray is back in Wash Day, a colorfully illustrated and vibrant, rhyming book, which offers a step-by-step guide, detailing the process of washing curly hair. Even though wash day can be tedious, this book provides affirmations and teaches the importance of self-love, coupled with the education needed for proper curl care and maintenance. Whether you're a wash day pro, or need some guidance in caring for curls, this book is excellent for children and caretakers alike! "Wash day is a lot of work, but we try to make it fun. Cartoons or toys help pass the time until each step is done." "Then we use shampoo with bubbles. That's a fun surprise." "We like to call them juicy curls, as we squeeze the water out." "What matters most on wash day, is that you find what works for you." Consider the YOUR HAIR IS MAGIC series a love letter to, and toolkit for curls. It offers a multidimensional view of life with curls and all the ups and downs that come with having a curly crown. Rooted in realism and representation, these books are all about promoting self-love and building confidence, one curl at a time.
About the author
Jessica F. Norwood, M.Ed., is the founder & owner of Knotty Girl Publishing, LLC, and author of the Your Hair is Magic line of books. Born and raised in Germany (where her big, dark, curly hair always stood out), it took her a long time to love her curls. Now, she is on a mission to make sure curly kids everywhere see themselves represented in her books, and learn to love their hair (and the rest of themselves) right from the start. Jessica lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, two curly kids, and straight-haired dachshund (whom they love nonetheless).
