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thenymphsvoice's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
janagaton's review
5.0
The artwork is stunning, and this book has great social commentary on what people REALLY mean when they say certain things, particularly when it comes to hair texture. Elizabeth Acevedo can simply do no wrong.
elisabettamzz's review
3.0
Book 13/80 of 2023
A short but reflective poem.
Listened to as an audiobook, narrated by the author.
A short but reflective poem.
Listened to as an audiobook, narrated by the author.
book_concierge's review
4.0
“Some people tell me to ‘fix’ my hair
And by fix, they mean straighten;
They mean whiten”
A wonderful essay told in verse of the Afro-Latinidad experience, when even other Dominicans have “swallowed amnesia” because “it is easier” than living ”in this reality.” In this short work she addresses more than just hair; she tackles skin tone, slavery, relationships, immigration, prejudice, power and self-worth.
Andrea Pippin’s illustrations are wonderful – so colorful and detailed. They include eye-popping graphics and occasional focus on just one strand of curly hair.
“Some people tell me to fix my hair …
All I can reply is
You can’t fix what was never broken.”
And by fix, they mean straighten;
They mean whiten”
A wonderful essay told in verse of the Afro-Latinidad experience, when even other Dominicans have “swallowed amnesia” because “it is easier” than living ”in this reality.” In this short work she addresses more than just hair; she tackles skin tone, slavery, relationships, immigration, prejudice, power and self-worth.
Andrea Pippin’s illustrations are wonderful – so colorful and detailed. They include eye-popping graphics and occasional focus on just one strand of curly hair.
“Some people tell me to fix my hair …
All I can reply is
You can’t fix what was never broken.”