Nappy Hair

The Book “Nappy Hair” By Carolivia Herron Illustrated by Joe Cepeda The story of Nappy Hair began at a family back yard picnics in Washington, D.C. At every picnic family members of Brenda’s lovely family tells some of their favorite stories. In a unique and vibrant picture book that uses the African-American call-and-response tradition. Its about a family talking back and forth about adorable Brenda's hair--it's the nappiest, the curliest, the twistiest hair …

…help ESOL students by listen to the situation and rhythm patterns of words that are being used. Help them understand the story from their point of view. Getting their response about how they feel about the story that they have just listened to. The outcome to this story is that Brenda was not ashamed of her nappy her and how other people looked at her. She was very proud of herself for who she was