Ari J's Kinky, Curly, Crown | Ain Heath Drew (Author) Shamar Knight-Justice (Illustrator) Censorship & Politics **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book

**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards2015 Gold Medal**

A young girl is about to enter the third grade

her leg would not hurt so much

this children's dictionary makes learning new words fun

and captivated by the vibrant art inspired by the culture of Peru

Ari J's Kinky, Curly, Crown | Ain Heath Drew (Author) Shamar Knight-Justice (Illustrator) Censorship & Politics **Winner of Moonbeam Children's BookAri J. is in the first grade now, and she knew this school year would be perfect. She had perfect clothes. She had a perfect pair of glasses to give her perfect sight. She would be making perfect grades. She had the perfect friends: DJ, Rae, Dylan, and Taj. She even had the perfect teacher, Ms. Windsun. The only thing that Ari J. thought was not perfect was her kindergarten hair. BISAC Categories: Social Themes Peer Pressure Social Themes Self Esteem