Crown of Curls, Coils & Kinks: A Celebration of Every Beautiful Strand

By Ashantris Johnson

Crown of Curls, Coils & Kinks

A Celebration of Every Beautiful Strand

What if every child looked in the mirror and saw their hair as a crown?

Crown of Curls, Coils & Kinks is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and uniqueness of natural African American hair. Through the eyes of Maya, her brother Malik, and their friends, young readers discover that every curl, coil, kink, braid, twist, loc, puff, and afro tells a beautiful story.

As Maya learns to embrace her natural hair, she discovers something even more important-confidence, self-love, and pride in who she is. Guided by the wisdom of her grandmother and supported by friends and family, Maya learns that her hair isn't something to hide or change. It's something to celebrate.

Inside this beautifully illustrated book, children will:

Build confidence and positive self-esteem

Learn to appreciate and celebrate natural hair textures

Discover the importance of self-love and cultural pride

Explore meaningful affirmations that encourage confidence and self-acceptance

Celebrate diversity and individuality

Strengthen social-emotional learning through discussion questions and reflection

Perfect for:

Ages 3-8Parents and grandparentsTeachers and classroomsDaycares and childcare centersLibrariesBlack History and cultural appreciation collectionsGift giving for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions

Featuring positive affirmations, vibrant illustrations, and powerful messages of self-love, Crown of Curls, Coils & Kinks reminds every child that beauty comes in many forms-and every crown is beautiful.

Because curls, coils, kinks, twists, braids, and locs aren't problems to fix...

They're gifts to celebrate.

Every curl tells a story.
Every crown deserves love.
Every child deserves to shine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H73DYYY6
• ISBN13: 9798185043967
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"