Hairstory
Two starred reviews! Joy hums from this "glorious...beautifully styled" (Booklist, starred review) picture book celebration of the richness of the African heritage behind braids, locs, cornrows, and all manner of crowning glory, from ancient times to present day--perfect for fans of Sulwe and We Are the Ship. With the lushest of language, a young girl getting her hair styled tells an overall history of African hair. Beads. Feathers. Cowries. Threads of gold. Ivory. Charcoal. Pearls. Bantu knots. Cornrows. Goddess Braids. Maps. Seeds. Afros. Clay. Dreadlocks. Woven with the greatest care. Across different African cultures. Everything rich with meaning. - Centuries of meaning! Hair! It's woven with history. - It is living art--can be adorned with intricate rings, mother of pearl, feathers. - It is identity. - It shapes community. - It can speak to age, wealth, or power. - It provided escape maps for the enslaved to follow when written word was forbidden. Woven with seeds, pearls, gold, it provided a way to survive after escape. - And to many, it contains the soul. For centuries, people of African descent have faced prejudice and judgment over their hair. Backlash for their styles. Dictated to as to what styles are "acceptable". But author Sope Martins boldly, exquisitely, subverts this all in her celebration of African hair and its complicated, powerful heritage.
The Pioneers
"The Pioneers" by R. M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure story set in the American West. This historical fiction follows young pioneers as they navigate the challenges and excitement of settling new lands. A thrilling tale of courage and resilience, "The Pioneers" captures the spirit of the western frontier. This juvenile fiction title, filled with action and adventure, will transport readers back to a pivotal era in American history. Experience the trials and triumphs of these early settlers in this enduring story, perfect for anyone interested in the pioneers and the Old West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
