by Jonathan Eig
First published 2020
Lola loves two things most: books and the perfect pigtails her grandfather creates for her each morning. Grandpa Ed has magic fingers when it comes to braiding hair, and Lola wears his handiwork with pride. Then her school principal decides the pigtails don't meet dress code standards. Lola faces a choice between following rules and honoring what makes her special. She refuses to back down from this unfair treatment. Her mother stands behind her, and her friends rally to support her cause. Grandpa Ed becomes her strongest ally in the fight. Together they work to change the school's narrow thinking. Lola discovers her own voice grows stronger when she stands up for what matters. Her love of reading gives her knowledge, but her determination gives her power to create real change in her world.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, standing-up-for-yourself
96 pages · Hardcover · Albert Whitman & Company