Please Don't Touch My Hair

Please Don't Touch My Hair follows a variety of 18 real-world character with different hair textures and protective hairstyles through a day at the park as they stand up to racism. The goal of this book is to;1. Teach children the power of their voices.2. Teach children to stand up against microaggressions3. Teach children that they have the right to body autonomy4. Teaches children self-respect through example 5. Give children a since of pride in their kinky, curly, thick hair and the courage to stand up for it. Everyday us and our children step into a world that was not designed to instill self confidence in their hair, skin, or features. Most of the time we overlook it to avoid confrontation. "I did, growing up as the darkest girl in my multi-cultural household. People would often touch my hair as a child without asking first and it made me feel like an exhibit in a museum. My parents overlooked as well which only fueled my self hate," writes the author. So since this world was not designed for us, it is up to the elders, to help instill confidence. After all confidence leads to successful career, lasting friendships, courage and much more.

This story was written by Jyla Yu. A young author who made her debut with a similar story "My Hair: A Pride Story For Kids With Curly Hair" (available on Amazon) at the age of 19. She is an American children's author, poet, journalist, short story writer, public speaker and more. She has been published in @Bllcklabel on Instagram, and more. She is currently attending college to be an English teacher and passionate about children's literacy and self-love. And also working on her fourth book which will soon hit shelves and homes as well.