Interview with Melodee Barnes

The following is from an interview with Melodee Barnes, author of Dear Curly Hair and Little Curlies, Big Day. 1. For anyone who doesn’t know who you are, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?My name is Melodee Barnes, and I am a former early childhood educator and family coach with over 25 years of experience. I’ve worked in various settings, from…

New Book Alert: Dear Curly Hair

Brave Brothers Books is proud to announce our third released book, Dear Curly Hair, written by Chicago educator Melodee Barnes (no relation to the company’s owners) and illustrated by Anaís Balbás. Dear Curly Hair follows the journey of Mya, a young Black girl who is frustrated with her curly hair and wishes it was straight. Learning to love curly hair can be a challenge…