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Princess Kelly-Ann and her mother, Malie, settle in the kingdom of Noloc, where everything is so different from home. Here, everyone straightens their hair! Despite the malicious stares, teasing, and whispers her visit provokes, Kelly-Ann will learn to embrace the natural beauty of her curls.
The children learn about the importance of being proud of their identity and their appearance.
Published: 2023
Originally written in French
Number of pages: 38
Recommended FSL Programs and Grades
Recommended FSL Programs and Grades
Core French grade 5-8
French immersion grade JK/SK-4
Race/Ethnic/Geographic Information
Race/Ethnic/Geographic Information
Author: The author is a writer and a hairdresser
Characters: Black-identifying main and supporting characters; famille monoparentale.
Setting: Imaginary countries
Notes from a teacher-reader
Notes from a teacher-reader
This book supports students in learning about the politics of hair and in particular Black hair. Various points of view are presented.
This book embraces the beauty of natural Black hair and highlights the importance of being your true self.
The book highlights the diversity and choice in styling Black hair.
It is wonderful to have an opportunity to read a book written in French about the politics Black hair, celebration of difference and inclusion.
After we read this book our JKSK FI class created a natural hair centre with hair that is often found on Black-identifying peoples. The students used various bobbles, elastics, ribbons and clips to decorate and braid the hair like the main character Kelly-Ann and her mother Malie.
Feel free to contact the teacher-reader, Karen Devonish-Mazzotta, at karen.devonish-mazzotta@tdsb.on.ca if you have questions about this novel.
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