Hair Love

Praise

PRAISE FOR HAIR LOVE

A New York Times Bestseller
As seen on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project – Top Ten List
Georgia Children’s Book Award Winner 2021
NAACP Image Award
2020 Irma Black Award Honor Book
The Amelia Bloomer Book List
Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Summer 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List
California Reads 2020-2021 Recommendation (California)
Bridge to Reading 2021 Nominee (Iowa)
MISelf in Books 2020 Book List (Michigan)
2019 Goodreads Choice Award: Nominated for Best Picture Book
2025 theSkimm Good For You Awards (Best Book for Self-Love winner)

“Hair Love celebrates the kinks, curls, and fathers who never give up on hairstyles…even when the going gets tough.” —Shondaland.com

“[A]n important moment for representation and encouraging positive paternal moments.” – Refinery29

Hair Love is a dedication to black and brown boys and girls everywhere to learn to love their natural hair.” – Blavity

“We’re always here for a father and daughter beauty adventure…” – Essence.com

“Seeing such a positive representation of black men and their daughters is such a breath of fresh air…The world definitely needs more of this.” – TeenVogue.com

“A wonderful slice-of-life tale about family support, black hair, and embracing individuality.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“This delightful debut encourages self-affirmation and celebrates a loving, respectful relationship between a nurturing father and his cool, confident daughter.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review

“This authentic depiction of a loving and whole black family broadens the scope of representation.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Unforgettable.” —Booklist

“A bighearted ode to individuality and father-daughter collaboration.” —Publishers Weekly