My Powerful Hair

Author(s) Carole Lindstrom
Illustrator(s) Steph Littlebird
Age Group 4-8
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 978-1419759437
Year 2023
My Powerful Hair

Our ancestors say our hair is our memories,
our source of strength and power,
a celebration of our lives.


Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn’t have long hair—hers was taken from her. But one young girl can’t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. An empowering and healing celebration of hair and its significance across Indigenous cultures.

My Powerful Hair