Wash Day Parenthood “Best of all

“Best of all

“Beaton blurs the boundaries of traditional storytelling

Readers will never forget the experiences of this young boy struggling to survive

She is also the author and illustrator of Salamander Dream

Wash Day Parenthood “Best of allBy Jamila Rowser & Robyn Smith. Published by Black Josei Press. Softcover, 28 pages, B&W, 2018. Wash Day is a slice of life comic that pays tribute to the beauty and endurance of Black women and their hair. The story follows Kimana, a 26 year old woman living in the Bronx, as she cares for her long, thick hair. As Kim goes through her Sunday morning rituals, we see the highs and lows of her dayfresh coffee, rising rent, girl talk and catcalls. Jamila,