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“…These illustrated verses for all ages celebrate the hair of people with African heritage—its styles, its textures, its versatility, and its beauty…A joyful and heartfelt book of poems.”
— Kirkus Review
“…Delightfully original, evocatively thought-provoking, and supportive of family, community relationships, and Christian sentiments alike, My Afrikah Hair is a unique and winning formula for not just self-acceptance but celebrating culture and appearance. It’s very highly recommended as a standout that should become both an award-winner and a foundation selection for any elementary-level picture book collections looking for a powerful multicultural read, Christian readers, and parents who want to teach a better understanding of ethnic roots and paths to empowerment.”
— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“My Afrikah Hair is about self-awareness and taking pride in one’s self. Every woman should share this book with their mother, daughter, sister, best friend, cousin, aunt, niece, and grandmother. I love the natural colors—the browns and yellows—throughout the book. The illustrations are vivid watercolors. The cover of the book is amazing… It is very inviting and warming. My Afrikah Hair even addresses our hue…This book lets me know my black hair and skin are beautiful. Thank you to the author. This is not only one of my recommended readings, but I give it 5 stars.”
— Q. Clem, Reviewer, Path to Publishing Book Review Team
“In this time of nationwide agony, it’s wonderful to have Gus Parker’s book about a family’s inner uplift and brilliance. There are lessons in this elegant chronicle—wrapped around the gospel of good doctoring—that will fortify and inspire.”
— Wil Haygood, Author of The Butler, Showdown, and Tigerland
“Gus Parker’s personal philosophy on life—God first, family second and self as third is the mindset we need today to help solve society’s ills. The love he has for God, his wife, children and community shines through the pages of this book. This book shows the reader that with a strong partner—his wife Cheryl—passion, and faith in our God, raising strong, caring, service-oriented, educated children is possible. This a powerful book and the title Mining Diamonds is so appropriate.”
— Cynthia Pate
