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In Lala's Lovely Locs
In Lala's Lovely Locs
16 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
LOCs
FRIENDS
SCHOOL
UNIQUENESS
CONFIDENCE
Summary
In Lala's Lovely Locs, Lala, a young Black girl, is excited but nervous about starting school with her new locs. She’s worried her classmates will tease her, making her feel anxious about standing out. After much hesitation, she goes to class and is surprised to see that her classmates wear all kinds of cool and creative hairstyles, from braids to afros to curls. The real surprise comes during Show and Tell when a few of her friends reveal that they’ve gotten their hair styled in locs, too, just to match Lala’s. They proudly show off their new styles and explain how much they love her locs and wanted to celebrate them. Lala’s heart fills with joy as she realizes how much her friends admire her. On picture day, Lala feels more confident than ever. She stands proudly with her friends, knowing that her fears were all in her head. By embracing her beautiful locs, she makes new friends and learns that she had been the one judging herself. This story is a touching celebration of self-love, the power of friendship, and the beauty in embracing who you are.
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