Hair Story

NoNieqa Ramos and illustrator Keisha Morris deliver a joyful celebration of natural hair that works beautifully as a read-aloud. Preciosa and Rudine play hair salon together, drawing on their mothers, ancestors, and cultural icons — and the rhythmic rhyming verse makes every page feel like a performance. The bilingual English and Spanish text is a genuine strength, though families who don't read Spanish may want to look up the occasional phrase together. The collage illustrations are vibrant and warm. Its 2023 International Latino Book Awards honorable mention is well earned. A sweet, affirming pick for ages four through eight that celebrates identity without preaching.