Salon Saturday

By Janelle Harper

Book Overview

A picture book that celebrates the community built at the hair salon and the dynamic variety of Black hairstyles

Today is the day

A little girl's first trip to the salon is a rite of passage, but choosing a new hairstyle is feeling like an impossible task There are so many styles to choose from--bobs, buns, coils, fros, and more. And according to Grandma, Momma, and Sissy, choosing the best one means thinking about ease, lifestyle, and personality...It's A LOT to think about

When the options seem overwhelming, the young girl decides to search for what feels right today, and that there's always a future salon visit to try something new. While admiring the three loving women who have guided her through this big day, she finally sees it...her own kind of beautiful

From coils and long locs to waves and braids, Salon Saturday offers a vibrant portrayal of Black hairstyles, cherishing them as both a ritual and an ever-evolving journey of self-expression.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593526333
• ISBN13: 9780593526330
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2