
Rapunzel Let Down Your Locs
Glenn Alan(Author)
Glenn Alan (Publisher)
Published on 10. February 2026
Book
Hardback
34 pages
979-8-9916446-8-6 (ISBN)
Description
Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let Down Your Locs is a reimagined fairy tale rooted in African diasporic beauty, love, and ancestral magic.
In a village not far away, a radiant purple flower with healing power grows behind a forbidden fence, guarded by a feared witch. When a desperate act of love leads to the birth of a child, a girl with long, magical locs is taken from her family and hidden away in a tall stone tower.
Raised in isolation, Rapunzel grows strong in spirit and voice. Her locs become a symbol of connection-to nature, to ancestry, and to a love that refuses to be forgotten. When her song drifts beyond the tower walls, it reaches a young prince whose heart is drawn not just to her beauty, but to her courage and hope.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let Down Your Locs is a timeless story about love as a healing force, the power of voice, and the beauty of Black hair as heritage, strength, and magic. Told with warmth and wonder, this picture book celebrates cultural pride, resilience, and the promise that love-when rooted in truth-will always find its way home.
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Language
English
Target group
Interest Age: From 1 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9916446-8-6 (9798991644686)
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Person
Glenn Alan is an accomplished writer, poet, playwright, and educator who began his literary journey at Howard University. Over the decades, he has developed a diverse body of work that includes 14 plays, 2 collections of short stories, 7 books of poetry, 3 novels, and a blues CD in collaboration with renowned bassist BT Richardson. Currently, Glenn is immersed in his latest project, The Adventures of Gabe The Mighty, a captivating series of books crafted to inspire and empower boys of color. He resides in Washington, DC, with his wife, Mary, and their son, Gabriel. Learn more at www.GabeTheMighty.com.