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I Love My Hair is a RF story of a young African American girl who loves her hair and I love that because obviously her hair is different and hard to deal with but she grows into loving it because she saw it as a blessing. This would teach students about self love and acceptance and would do well as a RA book. UDL 9.3 and ESOL strategy 3 encourage self awareness & (positive thinking) would be a great strategy for this book. #UCFLAE3414SP20

“I love my hair because it is thick as a forest, soft as cotton candy, and curly as a vine winding upward, reaching the sky and climbing towards outer space.”

I would definitely use this as a diversity lesson book because then children will all remember that no matter what they are all unique and wonderful

Published in 1998- this book is all about the differences in people‘s appearances that make them special no matter what. It‘s about self love and acceptance for who you are. No matter what people say everyone is beautiful in their own way and this book encompasses that. This book is a realistic telling of a fictional story that most children will be able to identify with

“One of these days I just might take off and fly!“

The illustrations of the African Americans portrayed in this story were absolutely amazing!

I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley was adorable. It was about a story of a young African American who has African American hair and she loves it. And I love that because obviously it is different and hard to deal with but she grows into loving it because she saw it as a blessing. It was a way for her to stand up for what she believed in and to let the world know she is proud of who she was and where she came from. Such a cute read. I loved it!

“I love my hair because it is thick as a forest, soft as cotton candy, and curly as a vine winding upward, reaching the sky and climbing toward outer space.“

This book can be used with a lesson on confidence.

This book appreciates the diversity in hair types, but also explains to be confident in your own skin

"Today I'm wearing it in my favorite style of all: two ponytails that stick out on either side of my head and flap in the air like a pair of wings.

One of these days I just might take off and fly."

I'm grateful for a story that celebrates beautiful hair that doesn't look like a Disney princess or Barbie.
Aside from that it's also a sweet story between a mother and daughter.
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