My Hair Can

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2024 HEIRLOOM BOOK CLUB AWARD WINNER Celebrate what your hair can do! This joyful, rhyming picture book invites diverse girls and boys to embrace their natural hair with an uplifting reminder of their self-worth. My hair has roots from many places under the sun, telling the story of my ancestors and where I come from. I can shake my hair like a baby with a rattle, or cut it all off to support my friend's battle. What can your hair do? From cool curls to crisp fades, from long locs, to beaded braids, bright joyful illustrations of diverse children burst from each page inspiring self-love and positive self-esteem. But hair love is more than knots, locs, and mohawks. Discover the power of cutting your hair in solidarity with a sick friend or celebrating your heritage with hairstyles from your ancestral roots. My Hair Can is an encouraging reminder for young readers about loving their hair, respecting differences, and celebrating their God-given uniqueness. Features rhyming text perfect for readaloud book Represents hairstyles of boys and girls Builds positive affirmations, confidence, and selfesteem Emphasizes hair connection to ancestral roots Empowers solidarity with friends Highlights each child's Godgiven uniqueness Includes delightful and colorful illustrations "Forte's picture book reminds kids to not only see their hair as wonderful creations but also to see their peers as uniquely created too. It's a call for kids to cut through the lies of the enemy with a thankful, joyful heart and to be confident in God's extraordinary design." ¿Heriloom Book Club Review Excerpt Inspire children of multiple ethnicities (ages 4¿7) to wear their hair proud.

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Matt Forté was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Over his ten-year career, he ranked eleventh overall, made two Pro Bowl appearances, and remains one of six running backs in history to record one hundred plus receptions in a season. He serves as a global ambassador for Biblica, and he founded the What's Your Forté Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that invests in the equitable economic advancement of youth and families. Forté is a proud father to four beautiful children.

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