![]() The only people she had seen wearing one were me and my mom, so she thought bonnets were for old people. But when it was time for my daughter to wear her bonnet, she was not feeling the love. The bedtime bonnet is a staple, and it’s beloved. Oh, because it’s a very crucial step, and I felt like it wasn’t getting its due. Why did you begin your story with the nighttime preparation that leads to daytime style? There have been a number of picture books celebrating black hair. Redd’s still serving up much-needed insight into underexplored topics-this time, black hair culture, from braids and twists to roller sets and locs, all colorfully wrapped in silken sleep caps, scarves, and do-rags. In her picture-book debut, Bedtime Bonnet(Random House, April 7), illustrated by Nneka Myers, she turns her attention to a seemingly lighter topic, but don’t let the adorable images and delightful plot twists fool you. Outspoken self-help author Nancy Redd is known for her tell-it-like-it-is candor on topics ranging from puberty and diet culture to miscarriage and postpartum depression. ![]()
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