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First Day of School — Leela’s Crown of Braids book cover
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First Day of School — Leela’s Crown of Braids

By Quita Harris

Under the Plum Tree · Ages 3–5 · Read together

Tomorrow is a new school day, and Leela has questions. As Grandma Rose gently braids her hair, Leela finds comfort in being heard—and a reminder that she is brave, loved, and able to ask for help.

In this story

  • Courage
  • Natural hair
  • Starting school

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Meet the author

Quita Harris
Children’s author · Liberia & diaspora

Quita Harris

Liberian family stories for little readers and the grown-ups who love them.

Meet Quita