The Map in My Hair By Colleen A. Phillip
The Map in My Hair follows young McKenzie as she learns cornrows are more than a hairstyle.
About the Book
The Map in My Hair is a touching mother-daughter story that uncovers the hidden history of cornrows — revealing how enslaved Africans braided escape routes, hidden paths, and secret messages directly into their hair to outsmart captors. McKenzie the main character learns this history while having her hair braided by her mother.