{"product_id":"9781339015385","title":"Braided Roots: The interweaving of history, family, and a father's love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning, poetic debut picture book from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one’s roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Madelyn Goodnight. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFather braids my hair, just like his,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003escented of coconut oil, the familiar tug of fingers on my scalp,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003elove in every twist...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young girl’s father lovingly yet painstakingly braids her hair, he weaves a story about the strength and resilience of their ancestors, Freedmen who walked the Trail of Tears from Mississippi to Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this enchanting picture book, past and present come together in a tale about endurance, history, and love. With beautiful, sweeping illustrations by Madelyn Goodnight and debut author Pasha Westbrook's lyrical writing, \u003cem\u003eBraided Roots\u003c\/em\u003e tenderly explores the unwavering love between a father and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pasha Westbrook","offers":[{"title":"Scholastic Inc. |  Hardback  |  2025-11-04","offer_id":46920333590783,"sku":"9781339015385","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_4a70c60f-c1a5-48e6-98b4-575557670cf8.jpg?v=1749135224","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781339015385","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}