If My Hair Could Speak

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7-year-old Akoma lives with her parents in a small town near Hamburg. In Twi – a language spoken in Ghana – Akoma means “heart”. Akoma’s father often says to her: “With your Akoma, the world is your oyster.” However, Akoma’s big heart reaches its limits when strangers touch her hair without asking.

Why do we love the book “If My Hair Could Speak”?

Promotes Cultural Diversity

The book raises awareness about cultural diversity and the importance of personal boundaries through the authentic story of 7-year-old Akoma.

Educational Value

It empowers children to say “No” or “Stop” when their personal boundaries are crossed, boosting their confidence and self-determination.

Learning about Hair Culture

The book provides educational background information about hair culture, enlightening both children and adults and fostering understanding.

Age-Appropriate Style

Its clear and age-appropriate writing style makes the book appealing for both reading aloud and for young readers to enjoy independently.

Celebrates Afro Hair

It highlights the beauty and significance of Afro hair while conveying a universal message of respect and self-empowerment.

Dayan Kodua is an actress, speaker, author and founder of Gratitude Publishing. Born in Ghana and raised in Kiel, Dayan followed her heart after graduating as a business assistant and studied acting in Berlin and Los Angeles. In addition to her work as an actress and speaker, she is committed to empowering people of color and making them more visible as role models. In 2014 she published the illustrated book »My Black Skin: Schwarz. Successful. German” and launched a traveling exhibition and corresponding workshops. It is particularly important to Dayan to make children aware of their inner strength. She devotes herself to this topic, among other things: in her picture books “Odo” and “Odo and the beginning of a great journey” published in 2019 and 2021. With Gratitude Publishing, she would like to give other authors the opportunity to present their diverse stories to the public.

Nicole Gebel is an illustrator and graphic designer. Born and raised in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, she brought her passion for design to Kiel in 2007. Here she studied at the Muthesius Art University and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in communication design. Since then she has been working from Kiel as a freelance illustrator and designer for a diverse group of customers. Art and illustration have always been a big part of her life. She was influenced and inspired by everything and everyone in her life. Especially through her childhood on the Baltic Sea. Her illustrations thrive on their complexity and attention to detail.

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