Book Nook: Prince and His Mother's Crown - Tales Within My Mother's Hair

Shellice Beharie, a mother of two boys and author of the children’s book, Prince and His Mother’s Crown: Tales Within My Mother’s Hair, uses the incredible power of storytelling to let children know just how special and unique they are.

I had a chance to review a copy of the book, set in a charming fairytale setting, with beautiful illustrations that strike the right balance between beauty and strength. In its short pages in showcases the unique mother-son bond, challenges traditional gender roles, and encourages acceptance of diversity - all without outright statements encouraging the themes. Boys will find a loving and nurturing role model, and the book portrays the amazing beauty of African-American hair in many different styles..

SHELLICE BEHARIE, a new up, and coming children’s author was born in Boston, Massachusetts but since then has been well-traveled and lived overseas. Shellice is now settled with her family and charming Seeing Eye Dog in Southern California.

Her career started in the fashion, music and entertainment industry where she owned her own fashion label and showroom. Shellice’s focus changed as events in her life changed. She lost her vision and became blind in 2016, and thus, forged a new path for herself.

Her most recent book, Prince and His Mother’s Crown: Tales Within My Mother’s Hair is dedicated to the memory of her son Nicholas, whom the Lord took home in 2019. Shellice chose to honor his memory with this very special story.

To learn more visit authorshellicebeharie.com. Connect with Shellice Beharie on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Prince and His Mother’s Crown: Tales Within My Mother’s Hair is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.