Lyla in the Loop: Hair Dos and Don'ts

A fun and empowering storybook about hair, confidence, and embracing change—based on the Lyla in the Loop TV series!

It’s picture day at school, and Lyla is ready to show off a brand-new hairdo inspired by her stylish mom! But when her well-meaning sidekick hairstylist, Stu, gives her a hair DON’T instead of a do, things don’t go exactly as planned. Will Lyla be able to fix her look in time—or will she discover that sometimes unexpected changes can lead to something even better?

Based on the Lyla in the Loop episode “Hairdos and Hair Don’ts,” this storybook helps kids:

· Build reading confidence with accessible vocabulary and engaging storytelling
· Explore themes of self-acceptance, flexibility, and personal expression
· Learn to approach challenges with a positive attitude and creative thinking
· Practice social-emotional learning through a relatable school-day scenario

This early reader includes:
· A full-color retelling of a Lyla in the Loop episode
· Discussion questions that prompt reflection and conversation
· Activity suggestions to encourage creativity and problem-solving

Perfect for fans of the Lyla in the Loop PBS KIDS series and for children navigating new experiences, big feelings, and growing confidence.

Alliah L. Agostini grew up an avid reader in a cross-cultural African-American and Guyanese household in Buffalo, NY. After pursuing a career marketing everything from beauty and personal care to home decor, motherhood helped her return to her first love: children's literature.

Now an author and speaker, Alliah has spoken at schools, libraries, corporations, and on several podcasts. She is also the author of the acclaimed The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States. Alliah and her work have been highlighted on the TODAY Show, CNN, WashingtonPost.com, Good Housekeeping, and more.

Alliah writes to spread joy, truth, and to help more children see themselves reflected on the page. She and her family live in the suburbs of New York City, where she enjoys impromptu dance parties, museum hopping, and summer festival season. Big Tune is her debut fiction picture book.