Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids (Spanish Language Edition) Format:Hardcover For Amelie

For Amelie

or baptisms

They mock his accent

Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids (Spanish Language Edition) Format:Hardcover For AmelieIts Sunday, and that means its Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadiras hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshn, showing Yadi how her Yoruba heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school. She's nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshn, she finds she has everything