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Cover of Cornrows by Camille Yarbrough

Picture book · Children

Cornrows

written by Camille Yarbrough, illustrated by Carole Byard

48 pages · 1979

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About the book

Explains how the hair style of cornrows, a symbol in Africa since ancient times, can today in this country symbolize the courage of outstanding Afro-Americans.

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