The Keepsake Books

My Crown

A story about loving the crown you were born with

Ages 4–9
20 pages
Hardcover · 11 × 8.5 in
By Lamont Kirton

Emeka wishes her hair could swish like the other girls’. But when Mama takes her to The Carter, she discovers something wonderful — her puffs aren’t wrong. They’re a crown, passed down and reaching for the sky.

A warm story about loving the hair you were born with.

Pre-order — $40

Ships by September 24 · full refund if it slips

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Hardcover, 20 pages, 11 × 8.5 in
Signed by Lamont, personalised with your child’s name
First print run — 25 copies
Not shipped by September 24? Full refund, just ask — no need to give a reason.

This book is finished and proofed, but the copies haven’t been printed yet. Pre-ordering is what pays the printer — once 25 are spoken for, the run goes in.

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