Orono, Maine -- Former University of Maine forward Bella Swan ('16) has written and published her first children's book titled
Do You Know Your Hair is Like Magic?
A description of the book on Amazon reads as "Waves, coils, and curly Q's, ALL hair is good hair. Giving those blessed with a curly crown some reasons to love, embrace, and appreciate their natural hair. Your hair is like magic!" The book is targeted for ages 3-12.
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"I grew up hating my hair," Swan says. "No matter how often I received compliments about how beautiful my hair was, there was no one in my community that looked like me. I made this book for my younger self, that needed to see other black girls with curly hair giving those compliments, doing my hair, and as characters in the books I read. I hope this reaches young people that need it like I did."
Swan, who played two seasons (2014-15, 2015-16) for the Black Bears, appeared in 68 games while averaging 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
To learn more about
Do You Know Your Hair is Like Magic? or to purchase a copy today, please
click here.
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