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Do the author and illustrator present authentic perspectives?

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Do the author and illustrator present authentic perspectives?

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Is the culture portrayed multidimensionally?

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Is the culture portrayed multidimensionally?

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Are the cultural details naturally integrated?

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Are the cultural details naturally integrated?

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Are details accurate and is the interpretation current?

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Are details accurate and is the interpretation current?

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The author wants the reader to observe the authentic experience Zuri and her father encounter when trying to do Zuri's hair.

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The author wants the reader to notice the love the father has for his daughter through honoring her hair and finding love in her hairstyle.

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The author wants the reader to recognize the importance of Zuri wanting her hair to be perfect before her mom comes home. Zuri's dad realizes how special her hairstyle is because of the relationship Zuri has with her mom. The tutorials they watch to complete her hairstyle bring them closer together.

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The author wants to reader to be cognizant of the importance of hair in the Black / African American community.

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The author wants to reader to acknowledge the words used to describe Zuri's hairstyles. The correlations to her hair displays the love she has for her family and her hair itself.

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The use of language of hair texture.

The illustrations of Zuri's various hairstyles.

Her father supporting her and providing assistance.

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The use of words to describe Zuri's hair - kinks, coils, & curls.

Her father helping her fix her hair because he knew what it meant to her.

All the hair items/supplies needed to complete her perfect hairdo.

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The variety of ways Black girls wear their hair.

The use of braids and the importance of Zuri's hair.

The visual representation of her father's hair.

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The hairstyles described in the story: braids with beads and puffs.

The depiction of how Zuri's hair changed with the weather.

The display of Zuri's hair being picked and changing into an afro.

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According to the article, "Illustrations play a major role in transmitting cultural images..." (p.100). The illustrations in the book help represent the importance of Zuri's hairstyles.

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The usage of the word "tools" dad had to gather to fix Zuri's hair.

The words: oiled, parted, twisted to describe the steps to do Zuri's hair.

"Mind of it's own" to express the dimensions of Zuri's hairstyles.

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According to the article, [it is important to portray] "members of that culture in a range of ways..." (p. 100). Therefore, showing Zuri's father helping her with her hair displays the many facets of his love for his daughter.

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The author wants the reader to understand "cultural details [are] necessary yo make the story come alive..." (p. 101). The details used to show the reader the importance of Zuri's hair add to the natural flow of cultural details.

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According to the article, "Details must be accurate and true to the situation in which they are presented" (p. 101). The story is free of omissions and errors which help the reader recognize the reason why Zuri loves her hair.

Additionally, the author's understanding of culture determines the choice of words used in the story.

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The author and illustrator portray authentic perspectives in the story. The way Zuri's dad supported her and helped her fix her hair was realistic. Also, the various hairstyles provided authenticity to the story.

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The culture was shown in a simply, but informative way. Even though combing her hair may seem trivial, it meant the world to Zuri that her dad helped her. Was it multidimensional - yes - the father exhibited he could problem solve in order to help Zuri with her hair. Black fathers or fathers of color are not often showed in this way, so this book shined a light upon this notion that fathers can also take care of their girl's hair.

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The cultural details were incorporated well. The author and illustrator showed the audience the various ways Zuri wears her hair. The story depicted hair as a positive affirmation.

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The details of this story are accurate. The visual representations and language used helped to explain why Zuri's hair and styles were an important of who she is as a person.

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The use of the word "tools" and Zuri's hair having a mind of it's own were great language choices for the story. Plus, all the steps used are precisely how Black girls get their done.

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Temple, C., Martinez, M., Yokota, J. (2015). Children’s Books in Children’s Hands:  A Brief Introduction to Their Literature. Fifth Edition. Pages 100-119. Pearson Education. Boston, MA.

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Cherry, M. A., & Harrison, V. (2019). Hair love. New York, Kokila.

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Academy Award: Won Best Animated Short Film in 2020.

Black Reel Award: Won Outstanding Short in 2020.

African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA): Won Breakout Director in 2020.

Voice Arts Awards: Won Audiobook Narration - Children's Pre-School (Infant to 12) and Best Voiceover in 2021.

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Hair Love (Short 2019) - Awards, nominations, and wins

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Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation

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According to the article, [the] "terminology that refers to the aspects of culture should be acceptable by contemporary standards" (p. 102). The story provides language to help readers understand the complexity of the importance of all of Zuri's hairstyles.