Books Like Happy to Be Nappy
Families who loved Happy to Be Nappy by bell hooks often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Happy to Be Nappy by bell hooks often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to transform a routine hair-brushing session into a moment of deep connection and self-appreciation. If your child has ever expressed frustration with their natural hair or felt like they do not fit a specific beauty standard, bell hooks provides the perfect poetic antidote. This lyrical celebration centers on the beauty, versatility, and joy of Black hair in all its forms: from puffs and braids to soft halos of curls. It is a vibrant, rhythmic tool for building a foundation of radical self-love and cultural pride. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this book uses simple yet evocative language to affirm that their natural reflection is something to be celebrated. It is less about a story and more about an emotional experience, helping children see their features as a source of strength and creative expression rather than something to be changed or managed.
