{"product_id":"god-loves-hair-10th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","title":"God Loves Hair: 10th Anniversary Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVivek Shraya\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books)), \u003cb\u003eJuliana Neufeld\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eCherie Dimaline\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Vivek Shraya self-published \u003ci\u003eGod Loves Hair\u003c\/i\u003e, her first book; in the ten years since, Vivek has published six more titles including a novel, poetry collection, graphic novel, and children's picture book, while also working as an artist, musician, and academic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod Loves Hair\u003ci\u003e is a collection of short stories that follows a tender, intelligent, and curious child as they navigate the complex realms of gender creativity, queerness, brownness, religion, and belonging. This tenth-anniversary edition includes a foreword by award-winning YA writer Cherie Dimaline (\u003ci\u003eThe Marrow Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e), as well as additional a new preface, story, and illustrations. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold with the poignant insight and honesty that only the voice of a young mind can convey, \u003ci\u003eGod Loves Hair\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving and ultimately joyous portrait of the resiliency of youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAges 12 and up.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVivek Shraya's previous books include the novel \u003ci\u003eShe of the Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e, the poetry book \u003ci\u003eeven this page is white\u003c\/i\u003e, and the children's picture book (with Rajni Perera) \u003ci\u003eThe Boy \u0026amp; the Bindi\u003c\/i\u003e (all published by Arsenal Pulp Press), as well as \u003ci\u003eI'm Afraid of Men\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat I Love About Being QUEER\u003c\/i\u003e. She is editor of the Arsenal Pulp Press imprint VS. Books, dedicated to work by new and emerging Black or Indigenous writers or writers of color. She is an assistant professor in the University of Calgary's Department of English. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Juliana Neufeld is an award-winning illustrator and mixed media artist living in Toronto. Her work has been inspired by the whimsy of children's illustration, journal art, and an obsession with textiles. Her work can be found in books, album covers, and nooks and crannies throughout the internet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cherie Dimaline is a member of the Georgian Bay Metis Community. Her 2017 book \u003ci\u003eThe Marrow Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Governor General's Award and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers. Her most recent book is \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Wild\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 5.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163759775879,"sku":"9781551528137","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/22a02c2ede08b9065cc41ddb71ef7602.webp?v=1733299812","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/god-loves-hair-10th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}