Sope Martins

About The Author

Sope Martins is a Nigerian author of numerous children’s books including The African Princess, Teju’s Shadow, and The Greatest Animal in the Jungle. She is also a radio broadcaster. Hairstory is her picture book debut in the United States.

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Books by Sope Martins

Hairstory

By Sope Martins

Illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

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 pr...

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