MEU CRESPO É DE RAINHA

Originally published in 1999 in the form of a rhymed and illustrated poem, this delicate work arrives in the country through the Boitatá label, introducing Brazilian girls to different hairstyles and haircuts in a positive, happy and complimentary way. A book to be read aloud, suitable for children from three years of age - and also mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers - to be proud of who they are and their hair 'soft as cotton' and 'pleasant to play with'. Nowadays, it is known that countless women, including very young girls, suffer from trying to fit into unattainable standards of beauty, from problems that can range from issues of insecurity and low self-esteem to more serious disorders, such as anorexia, depression and even attempts at mutilation or suicide. For black girls, the burden can be even greater due to the lack of representation in the media and popular culture and the excess of Eurocentric references, light skin and straight hair. In this sense, Meu crespo é de queen is a book that praises the beauty of black phenotypes, exalting afro hairstyles and textures, it serves as a reference to the girl who sees herself represented and admired there