Meet Hairiette of Harlem!

We believe it’s one thing to give a child a book; it’s another thing entirely to motivate and inspire them to read it! Hairiette of Harlem is a book series about the misadventures of an impatient 7-year-old named Hairiette and her magic friends, Charlie the Comb and Barbara the Barrette. The brand serves children under 11, their teachers and family/caregivers!

Why Hairiette books?

  • Cliffhangers at the end of each chapter! Engagement + motivation = increased literacy proficiency.

  • There's a new adventure with every Hairiette book! Curiosity is important for learning.

  • There is a word hidden on the cover of every Hairiette book. Can you find it? Increases vocabulary.

  • Learn universal life lesson in a fun and engaging way.

  • Extend the learning with educational videos, lesson plans and other resources.

Get a personalized greeting…from Hairiette!

Surprise your students, children, or loved ones with a one-of-a-kind video message from the Hairiette puppet herself. Whether it’s a birthday, special occasion, or just a little encouragement, Hairiette will light up their day with her big hair and even bigger heart.

“I bought Harriette of Harlem for my goddaughter for Xmas. She has been having difficulty and little interest in reading. So I told her mom I she was getting books for Xmas, not dolls…I saw your post about your book and I remembered you from The Cosby Show. So that was what she was getting for Xmas! Her mother and I were both surprised by how much she LOVES this book. Other have not kept her interest. She asks to read it every day! They finished it and she asked to read it again until I find her another book. So now I have to find her another book…” —- @kapesq

  • Nana and Me

    Nana and Me

    A delightfully unexpected picture book series filled with the adventures of dynamic duo Hairiette of Harlem and her spirited Nana Grace. ONE BOOK, TWO LANGUAGES! (English and Spanish).

    Coming Soon
  • Tanya Wright and Hairiette of Harlem

    Meet the Founder: Tanya Wright, Ed.M

    Learn more about the inspiration for Hairiette of Harlem! Hairiette of Harlem won the Harvard Innovative Ventures in Education Award (most promising early stage venture) and received the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship.

    Our Founder
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Reviews from Educators:

"Having Hairiette as the central character is such a great idea for so many reasons, not to mention representation. I love her magic hair!”

—Thom P.

" ...sense of fun married to a social mission, the focus on literacy at a young age, the attention to resources for families..."

—Bill T.

"Such a thoughtfully designed experience for students!"

—Sarah G.