Mechal Renee Roe, author portrait
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Mechal Renee Roe

MECHAL RENEE ROE created the Happy Hair series out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Her many inspirational children’s books include Happy Hair, Cool Cuts, I Love Being Me!, I’m Am Born to Be Awesome!, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Superheroes Are Everywhere, written by Vice President Kamala Harris.
I Am Born to Be Awesome!
Smart Sisters
I'm Growing Great
I Love Being Me!
Happy Hair
Los Superhéroes están en Todas Partes
Superheroes Are Everywhere

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I Am Born to Be Awesome!
Smart Sisters
I'm Growing Great
I Love Being Me!
Happy Hair
Los Superhéroes están en Todas Partes
Superheroes Are Everywhere

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