{"product_id":"fros-fades-braids-braids-fros-fades-sean-qualls","title":"Fros, Fades, \u0026 Braids \u0026 Braids Fros, Fades: Sean Qualls","description":"A Brief History of Black Hair in America Sean Qualls\nHardcover\nJuvenile Nonfiction\/African American \u0026amp; Black\n\nFrom Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls, artist for Questlove’s The Idea In You, comes a hip, brief history of the most well-known Black hairstyles and the famous innovators behind them, reminding us of the strength and stature of Black hair and its prominence in hair history.\n\n\"Qualls has crafted a visually stunning book about the histories and cultural meanings of Black hairstyles in the United States... A beautiful and inspirational book that blends art and informational text to create a visually stunning, accessible history of Black hair.\" — School Library Journal (starred review)\n\nHair—that wavy, wooly, curly, and knotty stuff.\nEver since Madam CJ Walker created some of the first Black hair care products, styles like the juicy jheri curl, buzzing beehive, and the fresh fades and braids we know and love today have cemented their coily, curly, and rightful place in hair history. However, Black hair has a rich and detailed past that not many may be aware of, that is, until now.\nFrom Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls comes a vibrant, captivating, and hip, brief history of the most well-known Black hairstyles, the people who made those one-of-a-kind styles look and feel so good, and the revolutionary hair care products and movements that would influence each generation, reminding us that Black hair may change, but it will never cease to leave its mark on the world.\n\n• Hair History Made Fun: The fun, funky, and lively voice present in Fros, Fades, and Braids is unlike any other and delivers the history of Black hair in a way that is sure to readily engage and enlighten as they move through Black hair history.\n\n• Homage To Integral Black Figures: From Madam C. J. Walker to Lionel Richie to Billie Holiday, this delightful book pays respect to both the trailblazers who helped make Black hair what it is today and the celebrated figures who made those hairstyles look so good.\n\n• Color Art Throughout: Bright, bold art fills the book throughout, making this a standout.\n\n• Important Messages About Black Hair: Fros, Fades, and Braids infuses its pages with strong messages of self-love, the beauty inherent in all hair types, significant hair movements, and not touching a person’s hair without permission.\n\n• Star On The Rise, Sean Qualls: Recently illustrating Questlove’s The Idea In You, Sean Qualls is the Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator of Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane and his art has been captivating audiences for years.\n\n• Social-Emotional Learning: Fros, Fades, and Braids would be an ideal title for social-emotional learning. The author incorporates the themes of self-awareness, self-esteem, and social awareness.","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47196832989357,"sku":"9780063144279","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/9243\/2481\/files\/f0b79070233839ed0fd60f40f4a9659e37ce81403dfba49316da21236f7d98e1.jpg?v=1786302125","url":"https:\/\/grassrootzbookstore.com\/products\/fros-fades-braids-braids-fros-fades-sean-qualls","provider":"Grassrootz Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}