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> <p/>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. <p/>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>