Wash Day

Name: Wash Day
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Tiffany Golden
ISBN: 9781666650136

Author: Tiffany Golden

Narrator: Karen Chilton

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press

Published: 10/17/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Meet Jelaya (jeh-LAY-uh.) She hates wash day. The tugs! The scrubs! The pinching and pulling! Jelaya can't think of a worse way to spend the day—that is, until her big sister Jasmine explains that this wash day will be different. Jelaya is going to wash Jasmine's hair instead! Wash Day is a sweet and honest exploration of the beauty and tradition of wash days. Offering gentle guidance and framing the all-day affair as an act of self-care, this story also serves as an avenue to demystify and educate others on natural haircare routines, which are often misunderstood and stigmatized. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

About Tiffany Golden

Tiffany Golden writes picture books, middle-grade fiction, and YA fiction, mostly inspired by her experiences as a Black, disabled woman. The winner of Lee and Low's New Visions Award for 2021, she teaches creative writing to third-to-eighth-grade students, is a member of SCWBI, and received the Judith Tannenbaum Teaching Artist Fellowship. For more information, visit TiffanyGolden.com.

About Lhaiza Morena

Lhaiza Morena is a Brazilian artist who is on a mission to help young Black people love themselves, their hair, and their skin. She lives in Salvador, Bahia.

About Karen Chilton

Karen Chilton is an actor and author based in New York. A two-time Earphones award winner, she has narrated dozens of audiobooks, including the critically-acclaimed biography she authored, Hazel Scott: The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist. A SAG/AFTRA member, her voice can also be heard on numerous national network television, radio, and internet advertising campaigns. For more information, visit www.karen-chilton.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amunet on April 03, 2025

A huge thank you to Crown Publishing for the copy of Wash Day: Passing on the Legacy, Rituals, and Love of Natural Hair!💕📖✨ This book is avisual masterpiece that beautifully captures the deep-rooted traditions of Black hair care. 💆🏾‍♀️🌀✨ Through stunning photography and heartfelt storytelling, Tome......more

Goodreads review by Cherise on September 17, 2024

I love the way that Wash Day truly captures the connections within the relationships. The book shines an important light on the traditions, the sacredness...of mother / daughter relationships as well as haircare within the African American community here in America, one of the very few traditions th......more

Goodreads review by Mia on September 17, 2024

What a wonderful celebration of black hair. I love the mother daughter exchange and intergenerational history. Picture books never have enough content. This is the perfect balance. I recommend this book for all who are seeking to know about black hair, the history, and the celebration of ones identi......more

Goodreads review by Tiarra on June 05, 2024

From the cover to the last period, this book is awe inspiring. It’s a true pleasure to see reflections of myself and my hair captured in and written about in such a positive light. It should be a must have for every one with kinky, coily, curly hair! It’s a love letter to our crowns in all their glo......more

Goodreads review by Coretta on June 05, 2024

A delightful glimpse into the world of Black hair care rituals, this book captures the essence of wash day from the familiar kitchen sink to the detailed styling. It celebrates the rich culture and sense of community, akin to browsing through treasured family photo albums—full of warmth and rich wit......more