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.
A NOTE ABOUT HAIRIETTE BOOK 3
We’ve heard many of you asking about Hairiette Book 3 and where to find it, and we want to share a bit of context.
At this time, Book 3 is available exclusively at Target due to a publishing agreement made earlier. While we don’t control retail availability during this period, we deeply respect that families make thoughtful choices about where and how they shop.
Hairiette has always been about confidence, choice, and honoring who you are. If waiting until the exclusivity period ends—or supporting earlier Hairiette books—feels right for you, we fully support that. 💛
Books 1 and 2 are currently available wherever books are sold. Book 3 will be available where all books are sold in March, 2027.
I love us. xoxoxo
With gratitude,
Tanya Wright
Why Hairiette books?
FOR SCHOOLS
Every school has a story. Let’s find yours.
School Strategy Session with Tanya Wright
In this 1:1 Zoom session, Tanya will help you uncover your school’s story and turn it into a plan for your biggest challenges: literacy, engagement, belonging, attendance, family engagement, and durable skills.
Perfect for superintendents, principals, and school leaders ready to grow the whole child. 🌱
How it works: After you book, you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your school, including your pain points, trouble spots, and biggest opportunities--that way, we can make every minute of our time together count. You'll meet with Tanya and she will send you a one-page strategy for your school 72 hours later.
Book your school strategy session today!
To learn more about Hairiette University K-12 whole child curriculum, click the button below!
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Meet the Founder: Tanya Wright, Ed.M
Learn more about the inspiration for Hairiette of Harlem! Hairiette of Harlem won the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education Award (most promising early stage venture) and received the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship.
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Camp Hairiette
No bug spray. No bunk beds. Just Hairiette's world! Camp Hairiette is an interactive experience that extends the Hairiette of Harlem universe beyond the books, bringing her story to life for kids, families and educators. Let’s go to camp!
“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
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.
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.