Cool Cuts by Mechal Renee Roe
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers on February 11, 2020
ISBN: 1984895575
Pages: 32
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A companion book to Happy Hair, Cool Cuts celebrates the spirit and many hairstyles of Black and Brown children. While Happy Hair focuses on female depictions, Cool Cuts focuses on male depictions, although there are a number of illustrations that do not have clear gender identity assigned. With bold, affirming statements paired with a large, colorful illustration on each double spread, the format is eye catching and inspiring. Cool cuts is a simple book with a clear message for Black and Brown children: I am born to be awesome. A great, affirming selection for children ages 3 – 7 for any public or school library.

Reviewed by Jennifer Benham, Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland