Inheritance

They tell me to "fix" my hair.

And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;

but how do you fix this shipwrecked

history of hair?

In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré–winning novel-in-verse The Poet X, Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad — the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance.

Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins and ideal for fans of Mahogany L. Browne's Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds's For Everyone, this poem can be read in a vibrant package, making it a gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.