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Johnson, Dinah

Hair Dance!

(4) K-3 Photographs by Kelly Johnson. Joyful photographs of children celebrate the beauty of African American hair. Accompanied by a singsongy poem, the pictures display a number of youthful styles, from "Afro puffs" to artistic braids. Together, words and images send a clear message about the importance of self-esteem and cultural pride. Reading list.

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