Zainab Boladale: Braids Take A Day

Abidemi can’t wait for summer, her last one at home in Ennistymon before she heads off to college. She’s ready to say goodbye to school, spend some time learning new braids and hairstyles – and see where things go with her friend Jack. But when she meets an intriguing woman from Nigeria, secrets start to unravel and she realises that uncovering secrets is like undoing braids, one at a time. Suddenly Abi’s life and family are changing and she needs to think hard about who she wants to be…