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Curls

By Ruth Forman
Illustrated by Geneva Bowers

About The Book
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.

Me
Morning

Mirror Smile

Shine big
hair love

This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids.

About The Author
Photograph by Christine Bennett
Ruth Forman

Ruth Forman is the author of bestselling children’s books Curls, Glow, Bloom, Ours, One, and Like So, as well as award-winning poetry collections We Are the Young Magicians and Renaissance.

About The Illustrator
Geneva Bowers

Geneva Bowers is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She’s illustrated children’s books The Dragon Thief, Beyoncé: Shine Your Light, and Curls, among others. Geneva’s work has won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 BSFA Award nomination. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm. Visit her online at GenevaB.com.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Little Simon (December 22, 2020)
  • Length: 26 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534446311
  • Grades: P and up

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Resources and Downloads
A Guide to Using Books About Feelings and Emotions (pdf)

Activity Sheets

Curls Activity Sheet (pdf)

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Curls

By Ruth Forman
Illustrated by Geneva Bowers

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