A warm and friendly Black woman named Keekah, with big, beautiful curls, guides children through the steps of wash day in a cozy and inviting classroom setting. She starts by showing them a satin bonnet and silk pillowcase for protection, then moves to a bright bathroom where she gently wets her hair, applies conditioner, and detangles with care using a wide-tooth comb. As she rinses and wraps her hair in a towel, the scene feels warm and comforting. Next, she stands in front of a mirror, excitedly choosing between colorful beads, braids, or a big afro. Finally, she admires her fresh style with confidence, reminding the children that their curls are special. The book ends back in the classroom, where Keekah spreads her arms wide, joyfully teaching that wash day is all about self-love and embracing natural beauty

Wash Day 

Ms. Keekah stands at the front of a colorful classroom, holding up a silky bonnet in one hand and a smooth, shimmering pillowcase in the other. A circle of diverse children sit cross-legged on a round carpet, their eyes wide with curiosity as they reach out to touch the soft fabrics. Bright educational posters about hair care decorate the walls, and natural light streams through large windows.

"Good morning, everyone!" Ms. Keekah smiled, her beautiful curls bouncing as she moved around the classroom. She held up a silky bonnet and a smooth pillowcase that shimmered in the light. "These special items protect our curls while we sleep," she explained, letting the children feel the soft fabrics. The children's eyes widened with curiosity as Ms. Keekah shared how important it was to care for their beautiful hair.

Protecting Our Curls

In a bright, child-friendly classroom bathroom with colorful tiles, Ms. Keekah leans over a sink with her curls partially wet. She's carefully applying creamy conditioner to a section of her hair while holding a wide-tooth comb in her other hand. A soft towel waits nearby on a hook. Small step stools are visible for the children, and hair care products are neatly arranged on a shelf.

In the bright classroom bathroom, Ms. Keekah gently wet her curls under warm water. "We add conditioner to help our comb glide through," she demonstrated, carefully applying the creamy product. Ms. Keekah showed how to use a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upward with patience. After rinsing, she wrapped her hair in a soft towel, explaining, "We pat dry instead of rubbing to keep our curls happy."

Washing With Care

Ms. Keekah stands before a large mirror in a styling corner of the classroom, her freshly washed curls ready for styling. On a table beside her are colorful beads in small containers, hair ties, and braiding tools. Her hands are mid-demonstration of a braiding technique. Children sit in a semicircle around her, some pointing excitedly at different styles, others touching their own hair thoughtfully. A poster showing diverse hairstyles decorates the wall behind them.

Standing before the mirror, Ms. Keekah's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Now comes the fun part—choosing our style!" she announced. She showed colorful beads, demonstrated braiding techniques, and fluffed her hair into a magnificent afro. The children clapped and pointed at their favorites, some touching their own hair thoughtfully.

Time to Style

Ms. Keekah stands in the center of a classroom circle, her freshly styled curls adorned with a few colorful beads. Her arms are spread wide in a welcoming gesture as she beams with confidence. The children sit around her on a circular rug with diverse hair patterns woven into its design. Afternoon sunlight streams through the windows, creating a warm glow around the classroom. On the walls hang children's artwork celebrating different hair types and textures.

Ms. Keekah twirled to show off her freshly styled curls, beaming with confidence. "Wash day isn't just about cleaning our hair—it's about loving what makes us special," she said. Back in the classroom circle, she spread her arms wide in a warm embrace. "Remember, your beautiful curls tell a story that's uniquely yours," Ms. Keekah whispered as the children nodded with new understanding.