Cool Cuts

Cool Cuts by Mechal Renee Roe is an illustrated children’s book published by Random House Children’s Books on January 5, 2021. This 28-page book is designed to celebrate boys with natural black hair, presenting a joyful and positive message that encourages self-esteem and self-love. Through vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text, it showcases various hip hairstyles, allowing young readers to see strong, happy reflections of themselves.
Readers will find a delightful exploration of identity and pride in their appearance, with each page featuring boys sporting styles like ‘fro-hawks, mini-twists, and cornrows. The book promotes a message of empowerment, inviting boys to embrace their uniqueness and chant, “I am born to be awesome!” This engaging read-aloud is suitable for children of all ages, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on themes of body positivity and cultural representation.
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A joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: “I am born to be awesome!”
When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome!
Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a ‘fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It’s a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that “You are born to be awesome!”
Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:
• Happy Hair
• I’m Growing Great
• Smart Sisters
• I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)
• I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)
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