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Brave

by Weshoyot Alvitre

A braid carried through generations

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A braid carried through generations

A boy’s morning hair-braiding routine connects everyday family care with a larger history of cultural loss and persistence. At school, teasing challenges his pride in wearing his hair long; memories of his father and grandfather, who were forced to cut theirs and denied their traditions, give that pride added meaning. Weshoyot Alvitre’s picture book brings together a father-son relationship, the history of colonization, and the reclamation of Native identity through hair. The boy’s experience frames bravery not as freedom from discomfort, but as a growing connection to family and tradition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in family-centered picture books
  • Readers exploring Native identity, cultural traditions, and intergenerational history
  • Families and educators seeking a story about hair, belonging, and pride

Themes

Native identity and prideIntergenerational memoryColonization and cultural traditionsFamily careBravery and belonging

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Book overview

An affirming, heartfelt picture book about a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and basking in the knowledge that braids are beautiful.

Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son's long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers the stories of how his father and grandpa were forced to cut their hair and forbidden from practicing their traditions when they were young, and how they fought to make it possible for him to wear his hair long. Although it can hurt, having long hair ultimately makes him feel brave and strong.

This powerful picture book by author-illustrator Weshoyot Alvitre examines the traumatic history of colonization and reclaims Native pride in long hair, delivering a tender father-son story that's perfect for fans of Hair Love and Love in the Library.
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