Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon

Name: Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin
ISBN: 9781400256488

Author: Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin

Narrator: Gabrielle "Gabby" Goodwin

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Published: 05/27/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, African American & Black Stories, Children's Nonfiction, African American & Black Nonfiction

Synopsis

Read by the author Grow in confidence, embrace natural beauty, and imagine possibilities with girl inventor, entrepreneur, and hair salon owner Gabrielle "Gabby" Goodwin in this story about being your authentic self and chasing your dreams.In this uplifting story, Danica visits Confidence Salon. What special natural hair style will make her feel fresh and proud? Braids? No. Cornrows? Uh-uh. Bubble twists? Nah. As Danica experiences premium wash day pampering along with the love and affirmation of her stylist, she opens up about her insecurities and discovers that the stylist is Gabby herself. As Miss G shares how she found courage and confidence through designing an innovative hair bow and launching a successful female- and Black-owned business, Danica gains confidence in her own beauty and value, and finds boldness to express herself and do hard things.Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon encourages readers tocarry themselves with poise as they learn to love themselves;embrace their innate value and natural beauty;be creative problem solvers and daring dreamers; andhave self-assurance in their own ideas and abilities. Readers will come away from their visit to Gabby’s Confidence Salon with their own transforming inside-out makeover as they feel valued, discover their own passions, and dare to imagine and pursue their own dreams. Encourage self-esteem, self-love, and bold leadership with this empowering Own Voices story from a real kidprenuer!

About Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin

Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin is the teen CEO of Confidence, a girls hair accessory brand. At the age of seven, Gabby, along with her mom, Rozalynn, solved the age-old problem of disappearing hair barrettes by inventing GaBBY Bows, the first non-slip double-face double-snap barrette. GaBBY Bows and other hair products now ship around the world and appear in retail and beauty supply stores in the US, Canada, and South Africa. Gabby participates in all aspects of the business and also hosts online “Confidence in my Hair” challenges to affirm girls and empower their parents with hair care education. Gabby’s story has been featured on The Real, Good Morning America, Aspire TV, NPR’s How I Built This, and The Today Show. She’s also received numerous accolades, such as South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Black Enterprise Teenpreneur of the Year, and Teen Speaker of the Year. Gabby and her family live in Columbia, South Carolina.

About Princess Karibo

Princess Karibo is a self-taught illustrator from Nigeria. She enjoys bringing her ideas to life and bringing representation to Black women through her work. Princess hopes her children’s books will influence young girls to see themselves as more.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kaila on February 13, 2025

Naturally Me At The Confidence Salon is a wonderfully empowering book for children of color. I received this ARC in February, perfect for BHM. As a black mother, it is sometimes difficult to teach our children how to love and appreciate their hair, especially when it isn't the norm where you live (u......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 03, 2025

Book Review: Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon by Gabby Goodwin & Princess Karibo Rating: 4.8/5 Concept & Thematic Depth Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon is a radiant celebration of self-love, entrepreneurship, and Black beauty, blending narrative storytelling with inspirational mentorship. Co-a......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on February 15, 2025

This book follows Danica during her first ever visit to a hair salon. She is timid and shy, unsure of what hairstyle she should get because Danica's peers have mocked her hair and broken her confidence. From this dark place, Danica tells her hair stylist, Miss G (Gabrielle "GaBBy" Goodwin), the most......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on May 01, 2025

ARC Review This was such a feel-good read. I absolutely love the representation this story brings. It’s perfect for little Black and Brown girls who may struggle with self-esteem and need a gentle reminder of their magic. The hair salon in the story felt like such a safe haven…just like it is for so......more

Goodreads review by Vicki on February 05, 2025

When Danica visits the salon for the first time, she's nervous and unsure; she doesn't feel like any style will fit, because she's teased at school for her skin, her hair, and her interests. But with the help of her hairstylist Miss G (aka Gabby of GaBBY Bows) she's given just the confidence boost s......more