Cornrows

<b>A Coretta Scott King Award Winner for Illustration</b><br><b>A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies</b><br><br>Every design has a name and means something in the powerful past and present richness of the Black tradition. Mama's and Great-Grammaw's gentle fingers weave the design, and their lulling voices weave the tale, as they braid their children's hair into the striking cornrow patterns of Africa.<br><br>"Camille Yarbrough captures the warmth of family affection and the pride of our rich heritage in a story that's superbly illustrated by Carole Byard." --<i>Essence<br></i><br>"Camille Yarbrough is a poet, griot and storyteller who has crafted a special, rhythmic and moving story for you and yours. . . . The illustrations by Carole Byard dignify and give all due respect to the story." --<i>Council on Interracial Books for Children</i>