Chicago native Matthew A. Cherry is a former NFL wide receiver turned filmmaker who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens. In 2007 he retired and moved to LA to pursue a career in entertainment. Now, he directs music videos and short films, including Hair Love, the animated short film on which this book is based. Matthew was named to Paste Magazine's list of Directors To Watch in 2016.
PRAISE FOR HAIR LOVE
A New York Times Bestseller
As seen on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project - Top Ten List
Georgia Children's Book Award Winner 2021
NAACP Image Award
Irma Black Award Nominee
The Amelia Bloomer Book List
Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Summer 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List
"Hair Love celebrates the kinks, curls, and fathers who never give
up on hairstyles…even when the going gets tough.”
—Shondaland.com
“[A]n important moment for representation and encouraging positive
paternal moments.” – Refinery29
Hair Love is a dedication to black and brown boys and girls
everywhere to learn to love their natural hair.” – Blavity
“We’re always here for a father and daughter beauty adventure…” –
Essence.com
“Seeing such a positive representation of black men and their
daughters is such a breath of fresh air…The world definitely needs
more of this.” – TeenVogue.com
"A wonderful slice-of-life tale about family support, black hair,
and embracing individuality." --School Library Journal, starred
review
“This delightful debut encourages self-affirmation and celebrates a
loving, respectful relationship between a nurturing father and his
cool, confident daughter.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review
"This authentic depiction of a loving and whole black family
broadens the scope of representation." --Kirkus Reviews
"Unforgettable." --Booklist
"A bighearted ode to individuality and father-daughter
collaboration." --Publishers Weekly
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