Taunted for her unruly hair, Mackenzie seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that natural black hair is beautiful. Full color..
Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. An author and illustrator, she won Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors for her book Me & Mama. Additionally, her handmade cloth dolls have garnered the attention of collectors around the world.