Joyce Carol Thomas

ABOUT THE BOOK

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"hair...a gift...wrapped...ribboned...curled...tied"

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With these joyous poems, Joyce Carol Thomas lovingly celebrates the beauty and distinction of African-American hair. Accompanied by artist Brenda Joysmith's soft, lush portraits of women and girls of all ages, Thomas's lyrical language shares what is special about hair that-is dreadlocked, braided, adorned, or worn free. The poems and images rejoice in the spirit of individuality that comes from having your unique crowning glory.​​