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#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

I know black women are very connected to their hair, and this exploration of black hair culture taught me a lot! It‘s one of those great nonfiction books that is both informative and entertaining. I highly recommend it. It‘s also been published under Don‘t Touch My Hair (I have no idea why there are two titles).

I really enjoyed this - esp from the perspective of an Irish person. Loved the thoughts on Madame CJ Walker, Thomas Fuller, the Cardoza sisters & so much more. An intersectional feminist treasure trove.

Greek mythology, the history of black hair, people becoming cities, it was a crazy mix of books this month but a good one! 📚

This was an interesting look at how African Hair and Hair types and styles are beautiful and should be acknowledged for their own innate beauty. Read by the author this was a memoir about what the authors life was like growing up Black in Ireland and the UK. Has she came to appreciate her own her while also giving use the history of hair care, how hair is used to culturally appropriate by white people who want to look hip or cool.

Followed your 3 Favorite bookstores on Instagram
1.) Mocha Bookstore - Tulsa https://instagram.com/readwithmochabooks?igshid=15w8vgabooky0
2.) Tattered Cover - Denver
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3.) Boulder Bookstore
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I'll make a post each day off this bingo card. Woo hoo Audiobook Summer

Fav Fruit/ Veggie: Tomatoes and Cucumbers (it counts because tomatoes are a fruit!)

Favorite Book Set in Summer....I don't know off the top of my head.

I saw dolphins in the ocean while on a boat once I forget where I was exactly.

@NeedsMoreBooks @saeglopurdy @H.G.Wells

Dabiri uses black hair as the central theme to discuss history, racism, the value of time, cultural appropriation, tradition, & more. It‘s an excellent read, 1 that opened my eyes to a topic I was woefully unaware of. Since finishing it I've found myself noticing representation in ads & TV shows more, esp in how they promote European beauty standards. She packs a lot of info into her critical breakdown but her tone and style make it very readable.

#releasedayyay

https://lithub.com/on-liberating-the-history-of-black-hair/