“It really is magical…children, adults, afro heads and canerow dreads, travel through time and place with Sofia, an inspiring girl.” Benjamin Zephaniah
“one of my favourites” Afua Hirsch
“a world I recognise where a child’s natural hair provides a passport to dialogues on identity.”
“Breathtakingly beautiful! I love the blending of magic with the everyday and the inclusion of history which is so under-taught in British schools.” Hannah-Kate Kelly, writer
“…tells stories with meaning and emotion…balances social history and modern day culture: a bridge across the oceans.”
“…daydreamy lyrical and utterly fantastic story… Jessica expertly weaves a beautiful tale into the kinks and curls of Sofia's hair creating a storybook with broad appeal and a zinging thrill of originality.”
“I feel the full force of an entire culture and history behind this book. Children will read again and again with great pleasure.” Mariana Boas
“Tom Rawles’ rich, colourful album cover style contributes to the book’s warm positivity.”