"A touching poetic exploration of budding sexuality, the
mysticism of religion, and family dynamics. Shraya's text and
Neufeld's illustrations capture the confusion, innocence, and
de3lusions of adolescence bang on."?Brian Francis, author of
"Fruit"
"I am often mistaken for a girl. Not just because I like to wear
dresses or makeup. I don't mind. My parents are from India and here
is not quite home. School isn't always safe and neither is my body.
But I feel safe in my love for God. And God loves hair."
First self-published to acclaim in 2011, Vivek Shraya's first
book, now published by Arsenal Pulp Press for the first time, is a
collection of twenty-one short stories following a tender,
intellectual, and curious child of Indian origin as he navigates
the complex realms of sexuality, gender, racial politics, religion,
and belonging. Told with the poignant insight and honesty that only
the voice of a young mind can convey, "God Loves Hair" is a moving
and ultimately joyous portrait of youth that celebrates diversity
in all shapes, sizes, and colors. A Lambda Literary Award finalist
in the category of children's books. The stories are accompanied by
the award-winning full-color illustrations of Juliana Neufeld.
Vivek Shraya is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of
music, performance, literature, and film. He is also author of "She
of the Mountains."
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