Wash Day Love by Raissa Figueroa, Tanisia Moore ISBN: 1338897322
Genres: Cultural / African American, Family, Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
Goodreads
Tasha does not like Saturdays. On Saturdays the kitchen turns into a salon for wash day. Reluctantly, Tasha sits on the stool, water dripping over her head in the sink, while her mama scrubs and hums, her sister squeezes her hand, and her granny sings to the music. Together they get through wash day, crowns emerging fresh, hair laid, and edges smooth. This intergenerational story is a much-needed window or mirror into a regular tradition for Black families and showcases the beauty of natural hair. Illustrations are stunning and full of bright colors, textures, and varying scales – perfectly depicting the movement and emotions in the story. While this story is specifically about wash day, it is also very relatable for children with sensory sensitivities. Recommended for ages 4 to 8 (Pre-K to 3rd grade). Cream of the crop nominee.
Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell