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The 1st Blind Black Woman Author
Overcomes Tragedy and Loss To
Pay Loving Tribute To Her Son In
Moving Hair Raising Book
Overcomes Tragedy and Loss To
Pay Loving Tribute To Her Son In
Moving Hair Raising Book
Author Shellice Beharie pays tribute to the memory of her loving son in her debut picture book, PRINCE AND HIS MOTHER’S CROWN: Tales Within my Mother’s Hair. This read-aloud narrative communicates that in their early stages of childhood boys can find comfort and creativity in their mother’s tresses. She is the 1st known visually impaired Black woman to author a children's book.
PRINCE AND HIS MOTHER’S CROWN published by Outskirt Press in April 2020 is a richly colored book for early readers, grade levels K-3. Full of positive imagery, the book is illustrated by Richa Kinra.
Each page showcases a graceful, loving Queen mother engaging in the activities of her son’s wild imagination, showing their precious familial relationship. Pictures of a young Prince climbing his mother’s Rapunzel style braid honors her strength, while an image of him slaying a dragon in her curly afro shows where his sense of security lies.
