Delighted to share a new book for children by Dawn Doig, illustrated by Savannah Horton – Hair Peace.
About the book
Johanita wants to have beautiful hair like the other girls at school. Johanita’s hair is very short. When her mother takes her to the hair salon, Johanita tries a series of wigs out each day at school, but she can’t decide which one makes her look beautiful.
After a new girl starts at school, Johanita discovers that beauty comes in many forms and it isn’t your hair that makes you beautiful.
One of the early reviews for the book
The story is centered around a girl of African descent who did not appreciate the beauty of her hair texture. Reminds me of growing up and how “chemically processed hair” was the way forward for many reasons ranging from being easier to manage to not liking the inability of my hair to flow in the breeze. In present times though more African descendants are now leaning towards embracing our hair textures and I am proud of that.
Read the other reviews and buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
A selection of books by Dawn Doig
Head over and buy the books: Amazon US
And on Amazon UK: Amazon UK
Follow Dawn on: Goodreads
About Dawn Doig
Dawn Doig, M.Sc., M.Ed, is the author of several children’s picture books on a variety of topics including childhood hearing loss, bullying and forgiveness, dysgraphia, and learning English as an additional language. She has been blessed with two extremely rewarding careers working with children as an audiologist and as an English as an additional language teacher. Dawn has two grown children who live in Canada. She currently resides in Cameroon with her hubby Bruce and two very rambunctious but adorable female kitties. She gets her inspiration for her children’s books from her family, the children she has the pleasure of working with, general life experiences, and her feline friends. Dawn is a passionate baker who loves to share her homemade goodies with others. She is always ready to head out on the next thrilling adventure with Bruce and they never know where the wind will blow them to next.
Connect to Dawn
Website: Dawn Doig
Twitter: @Shoebears
Facebook: Shoebears
LinkedIn: Dawn Doig
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will explore Dawn’s books further. Thanks Sally
I remember speaking to one of our African staff at work once, Sally, and she said she wished she had hair like me. It was quite an interesting conversation as I had been admiring her hairstyle. I couldn’t have her hairstyle with my hair.
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I had a friend who had alopecia totalis and when we were in our teens there were not the high quality wigs there are today. She so wished for an unruly mop.. I might have bad hair days but I always remember her…xxx
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I was just asked to be on a panel discussion with two other authors. The host and the other two authors were women of colour. They were intrigued that a ‘caucasian’ woman had written a story about a little African girl who did not like her tight curls. I currently live in Africa and did not know before I came here that many of the women and girls wear wigs or hair extensions. This really made me think about self-image and perceptions of beauty. The women and girls are beautiful. The host said I was also the first author she had ever interviewed in the ‘motherland’.
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Sounds very interesting. Also in order to be able to take children’s pre-parts. Thank you for sharing, Sally! Hope you enjoyed the first part of the longer weekend. Michael
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Thanks Michael.. and yes looking forward to a sunny bank holiday tomorrow..hugsx
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Yes! A sunny, funny day.
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Having been an audiologist for 23 years, I have worked with people with many different conditions. I had originally thought about having the other girl as a cancer survivor, but then thought about alopecia because it’s not often talked about but is the reality for many. I have been absolutelty thrilled by the amazing reviews this book has received. As an author, it is always so special when readers “get” the message you are trying to share.
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What a wonderful sounding book with great lessons to help inspire self-esteem. Congrats and welcome to Dawn. ❤
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Thanks Debby.. we can all use some of that..hugsx
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Thank you so much for the lovely comments. The Cameroonian women at the school where I teach love this story and hope it will be made into a short animated film as they love the message.
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Wonderful! 🙂
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A great message that needs to be reinforced time and time again. So-called “reality TV shows” often send a different message.
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Very true Pete.. and agree with you about reality shows…xx
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The “afro” hair style in the US grew out of the acceptance of one’s natural hair. “Hair Peace” sheds a new light on that on going problem. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing William… hugsxx
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I had no idea when I wrote this story that it would be so timely. With everything going on in the US with ‘Black Lives Matter’ the timing was perfect. I hope the story will reach more people and everyone will stop to consider what true beauty is.
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Check out what’s new at the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore. It’s a new book on the shelves – Hair Peace by Dawn Doig
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Thank you, Don. I appreciate your support 🙂
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A lovely book, Dawn, for children to build self confidence. Thank you for sharing, Sally.
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Thanks Miriam..xx
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Been so busy illustrating three more books that I missed these lovely comments. May everyone find peace not only with their hair but with themselves for true beauty comes in so many forms.
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