PRE-ORDER: Braided Roots: The interweaving of history, family, and a father's love
PRE-ORDER: ON SALE DATE: November 4, 2025
A stunning, poetic debut picture book from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one’s roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Madelyn Goodnight.
Father braids my hair, just like his,
scented of coconut oil, the familiar tug of fingers on my scalp,
love in every twist...
As a young girl’s father lovingly yet painstakingly braids her hair, he weaves a story about the strength and resilience of their ancestors, Freedmen who walked the Trail of Tears from Mississippi to Oklahoma.
In this enchanting picture book, past and present come together in a tale about endurance, history, and love. With beautiful, sweeping illustrations by Madelyn Goodnight and debut author Pasha Westbrook's lyrical writing, Braided Roots tenderly explores the unwavering love between a father and daughter.
- Author(s)
- Pasha Westbrook and Madelyn Goodnight
- Publication Year
- 2025
- Publication date
- November 4, 2025
- Pages
- 40
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9781339015385
- Dimensions
- 10.0 × 8.0 × in
- Weight
- 1.74 lb
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