EVENT CANCELED
With regrets, this event is canceled in the interest of public health and well-being. We will reschedule the event in the new school year in coordination with the host institution.
Hair is a form of expression. It can tell a story, make a political statement, and connect us to our families, communities, and our history. Educators and families can use children’s books to affirm and encourage young people to embrace and celebrate diverse types and styles of hair — especially natural hair. This workshop will explore the sociopolitical and historical context of natural hair, encourage critical discussion about children’s books on hair, and provide resources for selecting and sharing books on hair with children.
At the end of the workshop, geared towards caregivers, educators of children ages 0-8, participants will be able to:
Identify historical and current examples of how hair, specifically natural hair, has been used to reinforce social hierarchies around beauty standards
Select children’s books and texts that celebrate natural hair
Explore an interactive learning activity that they could use in their classroom or with their child(ren) that incorporates a children’s book about natural hair
Presented by Teaching for Change, Communities for Just Schools Fund, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Early Childhood Education Initiative.
Special Guests
Hair Like Me author, Heather Burris
Agenda
Historical Context of Hair
Children’s Book Review and Film Clip Screening
Resources
Why Do Kids’ Books about Black Hair Draw So Much Attention - and Controversy by Natasha Tarpley (author of I Love My Hair!)
30 Awesome Picture Books Uplifting Black Kids with Natural Hair