Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids Child Abuse such as micro- and macro-aggressions

such as micro- and macro-aggressions

unexplainably returned to shake us out of our confusion and hate

The result is a depiction of ordinary life that's full and breathtaking

especially ones that know your name

Gurba grows up queer

Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids Child Abuse such as micro- and macro-aggressionsTenderly illustrated by Alleanna Harris, Adiba Nelson's debut picture book Oshn and Me is a heartwarming ode to family, identity, and the beauty of braided hair. Also available in Spanish! It's Sunday, and that means it's Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshn, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for