{"product_id":"wash-day-with-mama-monica-mikai","title":"Wash Day with Mama - Monica Mikai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003elove Sundays, because Sundays are wash days. And wash days are just for us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with heartwarming illustrations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWash Day with Mama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e centers on a little girl cherishing each step of their hair washing routine while Mama imparts her wisdom and stresses the importance of self-care, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are. The process of washing and taking care of Black hair takes time and effort, but this poignant story shows how it is an act of self-love and nurtures a special connection between mother and daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the Black community, washing their hair can feel like an event in and of itself, and that's why it has been christened \"wash day.\" For many, wash day isn't just a routine, but an intimate ritual that is a symbol of self-love and pride. This self-care practice, although individual to the person, can root them in their culture and allow them to embrace generations of hair traditions. This book shows the love and care of washing Black hair and compels us to reflect on shared moments that we may take for granted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noir Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58191243018400,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5180\/3552\/files\/81WXENwbW3L._SY522.jpg?v=1784294721","url":"https:\/\/shopnoirbooks.com\/products\/wash-day-with-mama-monica-mikai","provider":"Noir Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}