How Ari Got Her Cape
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Strands, strands, so many strands. During bath time, in my scrunchy, on my pillowcase. They’re everywhere! My name is Aurelia, but people call me Ari. I am 8 and a half years old, and my hair started acting up at the beginning of third grade.
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About the Book
E ight-and-a-half-year-old Ari is an ordinary girl living in New York City with her parents and older sister, Ava. She loves to dance, act, and sparkle on stage, and she admires the bright Broadway billboards in Times Square! As the new school year unfolds, Ari is excited about the new opportunities and friendships ahead. However, one morning, she wakes up to an unexpected surprise! Hair strands have fallen onto her pillow, and she is diagnosed with alopecia areata. At first, it feels as though her world is turned upside down, but with the support of her amazing peers, Ari comes to realize that her hair loss is truly her superpower. To learn more about us, visit Alopeciajusticeleague.com or @AlopeciaJusticeLeague on Instagram!
About the Author
Alopecia areata has brought Madeline Lee, Kristen Lo Sicco and Lindsey Sullivan together. Dr. Lo Sicco is board-certified in dermatology, with a clinical focus on hair and scalp disorders. Both Lee and Sullivan have been finding creative ways for their communities to see alopecia as a super power since childhood.