God Loves Hair: 10th Anniversary Edition
Hardcover book · 128 pages · Published by Arsenal Pulp Press

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In 2010, Vivek Shraya self-published her first book, God Loves Hair, a collection of short stories that follow a tender, intelligent, and curious child who navigates the complex realms of gender creativity, queerness, brownness, religion, and belonging.
This tenth-anniversary edition, published in hardcover for the first time, includes a foreword by award-winning YA writer Cherie Dimaline (The Marrow Thieves), as well as a new preface, a new story, and new illustrations by Juliana Neufeld.
The author’s stunningly honest voice is suffused with tenderness not only for her past self, but also for other young people currently coming to terms with multiple identities in families and societies that may not be accepting of their full selves.
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10th Anniversary Edition Teacher's Guide

Ten simple and adaptable learning activities by Robin Phillips for teachers to meaningfully engage with the book and with their students.