A Black Girl and Her Braids
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · January 6, 2026
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- Who it’s for
- An ode to Black girls and braids, with detailed illustrations honoring heritage, creativity, and self-expression.
- Themes
- Black hair and cultural heritage, Creativity and self-expression, Confidence and pride
- Genres
- US: African American Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience, Girls & Young Women
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Based on the viral poem, braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles are explored and cheered on in this vibrant picture book celebrating the versatility of Black hair. Join author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo.
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This empowering picture book shines a light on what braids mean to Black girls of all ages and shows how Black communities have managed to continuously make space for braids, paying homage to their origins while making fun and futuristic styles, despite rules and regulations attempting to condemn them. Braids of all lengths, colors, and styles are brought to life with detailed illustrations from Brittney Bond, crafting a timeless book which honors creativity, encourages confidence, and calls for Black girls to proudly show off their braids no matter what!
Braids, Past and Future
An ode to Black girls and braids, with detailed illustrations honoring heritage, creativity, and self-expression.
Come here for
- Braids across lengths, colors, parts, and styles
- Black communities’ history of making space for braids
Expect
- Braids’ origins alongside fun and futuristic styles
- Rules and regulations that have tried to condemn braids
Where it sits
| US: African American Stories | 38% |
|---|---|
| Self-Esteem & Resilience | 37% |
| Girls & Young Women | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African American Life (U.S.)
- Poetry
- Clothing & Dress
- Authors
- Jaylene Clark Owens
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- January 6, 2026
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Black hair and cultural heritage · Creativity and self-expression · Confidence and pride
- Reading lane
- African American Life (U.S.)