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"Sometimes it's hard to stand out when others have yet to create space for individual differences. But with the encouragement and support of family, friends and the community, one girl discovers the joy of rocking her hair in twist-outs, braids, ribbons and more. Told in a catchy, lyrical voice and with engaging pictures and backmatter about legal protections provided by the CROWN Act, this story weaves together themes of confidence, individual expression, and learning to advocate for yourself and others"--
About the author
Angel Tate has been creating stories since she was a kid growing up on the south side of Chicago. The author/illustrator studied English Literature and Radiologic Science in college and had a long career working in healthcare. She realized she had a passion for writing children's books while raising her three girls. Unable to find books with characters that represented the people closest to her heart, she went to work, creating what she didn't see. Now, Angel is trying hard to make books that show kids that they not only exist everywhere in this world, but they belong there as well. Book One of her chapter book series,
Parker Peterzak Has the Big School Blues, was published in September 2023 by Sunday Dinner Publishing. I ROCK MY HAIR will be Angel Tate's debut as an author/illustrator.
