Crowned by G

By Qur'an Shakir

Crowned by G is a joyful children's story book celebrating family, culture, and the beauty of natural hair. When G, the beloved grandmother and family braid artist, comes to visit, the house transforms into a place of laughter, storytelling, and care. As she washes, braids, twists, and styles the hair of children and adults alike, G teaches lessons of love, patience, community, history, and pride.

Through playful dialogue, rhythmic chants, and tender moments, young readers learn how braids once carried messages of survival and freedom, how cowrie shells were treasured like money in West Africa, and how hair holds history, identity, and strength. Crowned by G honors intergenerational bonding and affirms children with tightly curled, coiled, and loc'd hair as royalty-crowned with heritage, resilience, and joy.

Perfect for ages 6-9, this book invites families to celebrate self-love, ancestral wisdom, and the beauty found in every strand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1966132115
• ISBN13: 9781966132110
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Bubi - Building Us Beyond Imagination Enterpr
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 8.5"