Publisher's Synopsis
In Grannie Annie and the Braids, Cree sits on a cozy chair while Grannie Annie gently braids her hair. As she works, Grannie Annie shares the beautiful history of braids in the Black community. She tells Cree how braids have been a special tradition for many years, passed down from grandmothers to mothers to daughters. Cree learns how different styles of braids have meaning and how they have always been a way for people to express who they are. Grannie Annie's stories show how braids are more than just a hairstyle-they are a connection to family, culture, and history.
This heartwarming book is perfect for 1st graders and includes sight words.
