Magic Like That

By Samara Cole Doyon, Geneva Bowers

In this celebration of Black Girl Magic, a young girl finds confidence and excitement in the versatility of her natural hair and the way her different hairstyles reflect the natural world.

Description

Natural hair is magical, but magic isn’t easy. As a young Black girl patiently waits for her mother to finish her newest hairstyle, she wonders what stunning, majestic, awe-inspiring form her hair will take next!

With radiant illustrations by Geneva Bowers and beautiful, poetic text written by Samara Cole Doyon, Magic Like That will inspire young readers of all textures to believe in the beauty of their natural selves.

About the Creators

Samara Cole Doyon

Samara Cole Doyon is a second-generation Haitian American living in the state of Maine–a region of unceded Wabanaki / Abenaki territory where half the roots of her family tree reside. Her picture-book debut, Magnificent Homespun Brown, received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. You can visit her online at samaracoledoyon.com.

Geneva Bowers

Geneva Bowers illustrated the children’s books The Dragon Thief, Beyoncé: Shine Your Light, and Curls, among others. She won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 British Science Fiction Association Award nomination. A self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina, Geneva loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm. Visit her online at Genevab.com.

Reviews

  • * "A fine addition to an expanding body of hair-affirming books that exude Black girl self-love and confidence."

    - Kirkus Reviews
  • "Readers will revel in this glorious celebration of Black hair."

    - Publishers Weekly
  • "This picture book celebrates the beauty and strength of Black hair, presenting it as a symbol of empowerment for young people."

    - Booklist

Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781643790701
  • Publication Date Sep 07, 2021
  • Trim Size 10 × 9 in
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / People & Places / United States / African American
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Poetry
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Science & Nature / General
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Biracial / Multiracial, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Dreams & Aspirations, Environment / Nature, Fiction, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Imagination, Mothers, Nature / Science, Poetry, Pride, Realistic Fiction
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading O
  • Reading Level 3
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