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Pub Date 15 May 2026 | Archive Date Not set

Children's Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers | OwnVoices

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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.

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...

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