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23 sie 2014 · This book presents a clever call and response narrative that may be shared with boys and girls of all races and hair types to encourage them to love how their hair naturally grows from their scalp and to encourage an appreciation for how they may be different from others but equally as beautiful.
1 sty 2001 · The story “Nappy Hair” centers around Brenda and her “nappy” hair. In order to show that Brenda has nappy hair, texture must be used. The texture of Brenda’s hair aids readers into viewing Brenda’s hair type as something that a lot of African Americans do have in reality.
1 sty 1997 · Uncle Mordecai calls out the story of Brenda's hair—the nappiest hair in the world—at the family picnic, while everyone else chimes in with affirmations: ``Yep,'' ``You said it,'' and ``Ain't it the truth.''.
explores the portrayal of Afro-beauty, in particular images of hair, in two astounding books: I Love My Hair (Tarpley, 1998) Nappy Hair (Herron, 1997) and Their Eyes Were Watching God (Hurston, 1937).
In the “call and response” style of African American story and song, Nappy Hair presents a character whose family helps her appreciate her curly, “nappy” hair and take pride in her African heritage.
22 wrz 2011 · A specialist in epic literature, Herron wrote “Nappy Hair” when she was a professor at Harvard University to illustrate how the African tradition of call and response “can be compared to the great oral traditions of ancient Greeks and other cultures.”
Summary: Nappy Hair is a perfect book for a read aloud. The book was entirely written in the African American traditional story telling and song. The rhythm and vibrant colors of the book will engage children's attention. The book is based on a true story about the author's hair texture and heritage.
