MY HAIR STORY
A Coloring Book That Celebrates Identity
Every braid, curl, puff, and twist carries a story. From the ancient roots of cornrows and box braids to the proud rise of the Afro, My Hair Story invites children to explore hairstyles filled with history and meaning.
This book makes learning joyful and coloring meaningful. It helps children see their beauty, love their crown, and feel proud of where they come from.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Guylaine Conquet
Guylaine Conquet is a French visual artist, activist, and cultural ambassador based in the United States. A former journalist in French television and radio, she transitioned into painting to tell stories of Black identity, natural hair, and resilience. She is also an educator, teaching high school students and leading lectures at colleges and universities on the theme of hair identity. Her work has been exhibited internationally in Miami, Paris, Atlanta, New York, and London. In 2024, she initiated the French anti-discrimination bill that recognized hair-based discrimination in workplaces and schools. Through art, books, teaching, and cultural projects, she inspires others to embrace their heritage with pride.
"I understood that my hair, my nose, my skin, everything about me was wrong. I had to straighten, lighten, and deny myself to be acceptable."
— Maryse Condé, Tales from the Heart
Why This Book Matters
"MY HAIR STORY"
Hair is more than style. For generations, it has carried pride, culture, and connection.
My Hair Story gives children the chance to learn this history in a simple and creative way. Each page introduces a hairstyle such as cornrows, Bantu knots, locks, braids, twists, fades, Afros, and more. Kids can color the artwork and also read short, child-friendly notes about each style’s roots and meaning.
This is a book for every child who deserves to love their hair and feel proud of their crown.
Art That Reflects Every Shade of You
Celebrating Every Shade of Identity
Identity & Self- Love
My Hair Story invites every child to see beauty in who they are. Through coloring and storytelling, it nurtures confidence, belonging, and joy in one’s unique identity. Each page celebrates individuality showing that our hair, in all its shapes and textures, is a reflection of strength, pride, and love.
Culture & Knowledge
This book is more than a coloring adventure, it’s a journey through history and heritage. Children learn about the origins, traditions, and symbolism of Black hair across the diaspora. My Hair Story connects art and education, inspiring young readers to take pride in their roots and understand the cultural stories that shape who we are.
Creativity & Conversation
With each page, My Hair Story transforms hair into art and storytelling into connection. Coloring becomes a joyful conversation between generations, friends, and families about identity, beauty, and creativity. It’s a space to imagine, express, and share stories that bring us together.
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Address
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Atlanta Georgia USA