Description: Everybody at the backyard picnic is talking about little Brenda's hair -- it's the nappiest, the curliest, the twistiest hair in the whole family.

Brenda, you sure do got some nappy hair on your head, don't you?

Well.

It's your hair, Brenda, take the cake.

Yep.

And come back and get the plate.

Don't cha know.

While it seems that the family is poking fun at Brenda's hair, in fact they're admiring it by uncovering its meaning, its strength, its African-ness.

The African-American tradition of call-and-response makes Nappy hair a story for many voices. As the dialogue builds, its spirit draws you in, rolls you around, and doesn't let you go. Finally, its blues rhythms slow down and let you off at the end.

With his distinctive, vibrant palette, artist Joe Cepeda has captured the adorable main character in Carolivia Herron's first book for children. Nobody who has nappy hair will be able to forget little Brenda.

Ain't it the truth.

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