Jordan's Perfect Haircut

by Sharee Miller

Overview

Celebrate a Black boy's first haircut in this joyful book from the creator of the popular Princess Hair and Don't Touch My Hair!

Jordan loves his hair: soft like a cloud, regal like a crown. He doesn't want a haircut to change all that.

Jordan’s friends are getting new haircuts for picture day at school. Shape-ups, low fades, frohawks, and more—there are way too many styles to choose from. But when Mama brings Jordan to the barbershop, he sees everyone’s haircuts are like magic.

Can Jordan find a style that’s just right for him?

With her trademark bright colors and expressive characters, Sharee Miller teaches confidence and self-love through the timeless tradition of school picture day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316592284
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sharee Miller is the author and illustrator of the picture books Princess Hair, Don't Touch My Hair!, and Michelle’s Garden. She is also the award-winning creator of the Curlfriends graphic novel series and the illustrator of the Shai and Emmie series written by Quvenzhané Wallis and Nancy Ohlin as well as Sam’s Super Seats by Keah Brown. She lives in Jersey City with her spouse, son, and two cats, Pumpkin and Spice.

Editorial Reviews

* "This heartwarming picture book models the joy and strength of just being oneself. While this title focuses on the Black hair care experience, its positive portrayal of self-expression will resonate with readers of all identities. This will find a home anywhere."—School Library Journal, starred review

"A picture-perfect tale of self-love and acceptance."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Princess Hair:

* "After decades of white princesses' domination of American fairytales, Miller expands the vision of what princess hair can look like to black girls....A sweet and joyful affirmation of the truth that 'NAPPY princesses are HAPPY princesses.'" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
 
"This is the perfect book for young girls, but especially girls who might not be happy with their hair because it's different from the hair that they see on others." —The Huffington Post
 
"This exuberant, colorful collection of words and pictures is a stylish pick-me-up for any little princess who's ever had a bad hair day. Delightful." —USA Today
 
"In this adorably illustrated book for early readers, debut author Sharee Miller celebrates the diversity of black hair...showing young girls that whether you wear dreadlocks or puffs, you're still a princess." —Real Simple

Praise for Don't Touch My Hair!:
An ALA Children's Notable Book
 
* "[Sharee] Miller tells it like it is. Miller's lighthearted touch effectively delivers a serious, necessary message about respecting boundaries." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
 
* "Frank, funny, and revelatory." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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