Everyone has a bad hair day now and then, but teens, tweens, and even younger kids can spend a lot of time in front of the mirror because their hair is never exactly right, no matter the day, week, color, cut, texture, length, or products used. Parents can even feel a little guilty about passing along less-than-enviable hair genes or other traditions that ruin hairstyles and may buck the majority norms.
Tia Bua returns to the pages of the children’s book series in this fourth installment, “Tia Bua Loves Your Hair.”
The 22-page hardcover from Mykaiand drops Nov. 11 and weaves a hairy subject into a relatable story. With words and pictures, Tia Bua offers straight talk about the long and short of traditions and modern lifestyles when it comes to hair.
All of Tia Bua’s books bring tough subjects to life through relatable stories. The stories touch on issues kids grapple with but don’t always know how to navigate, or where to turn first.
Aalyana’s original artwork brings the stories to life and helps drive the story and theme, gently guiding children to embrace their inner and outer beauty—and their hair.
Tia Bua reinforces mindfulness and self-love, which can reduce stress and increase happiness.
Like all books in Pooja Desai’s Tia Bua series, these stories share common denominators for embracing and practicing self-love. “Tia Bua Loves Your Hair” stresses:
- Self-Love: Encourages children to embrace their natural hair, texture, and unique identity.
- Mindfulness: Tia Bua’s signature mindfulness practice — the breathing tool — can help young readers develop and refine emotional regulation skills while learning to quickly tap into a center of calm that’s always within them.
Radical Magic = Celebrating Differences, Building Inner Strength
Tia Bua debuted in Desai’s first book, “Tia Bua Believes in Your Magic.” Her second book, “Tia Bua Celebrates Being Mixed, Blended, Colored, and Loved,” came out before “Tia Bua Is Sorry for Your Lost Star.”
This latest book in the series touches on a subject many people understand, even if you and yours have (sometimes) enviable hair and no societal rules. “Tia Bua Loves Your Hair” hits pain points children, tweens, and teens face when their hair texture, color, length, cowlicks, and other factors keep styles from bending to the latest trends, even with every product and the most high-tech tools.
As Tia Bua tells her readers and growing fanbase, beauty comes from within and begins with feeling good about yourself. Through storytelling, heartfelt affirmations, and Tia Bua’s signature magic, young readers are guided on a journey of self-love, courage, confidence, and emotional strength.
“Tia Bua Loves Your Hair” is more than a story; it’s a tool to help children build confidence and fall in love with their uniqueness and authenticity. Tia Bua is also more than a character; she is an emotional ally for children.
With her magical wand, affirmations, and calming tools, Tia Bua helps children learn how to navigate big feelings, embrace every moment, and remember this one powerful truth:
“Your mindset is your magic. Believe in your magic.”
Meet Tia Bua IRL at Barnes & Noble
Tia Bua’s magic comes to life beyond the pages of her books. Families, children, educators, and book lovers can meet the author, celebrate the Tia Bua collection, participate in magical storytelling experiences, and discover the newest adventure in the series.
Catch her at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Barnes & Noble Paramus, 634 N State Route 17, Paramus, New Jersey.
Tia Bua is available to make local appearances in schools, libraries, healthcare settings, and community spaces, creating opportunities for children to connect with the books and the emotional-wellness messages behind them.
About Tia Bua
Tia Bua is more than a character; she is an emotional ally for children. With her magical wand, affirmations, and calming tools, Tia Bua helps children navigate big feelings and challenging moments while reminding them of one powerful truth: “Your mindset is your magic. Believe in your magic.”
For media inquiries, author interviews, school visits, healthcare partnerships, library events, Barnes & Noble tour information, or book information, contact Pooja Desai, Creator & Author, Tia Bua, www.mykaiandco.com or email mykaicollc@gmail.com
