Wash Day Diaries

From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel about the daily lives of four best friends in the Bronx, told through five interlocking short stories. ôWash Dayö follows Kim through the quiet self-care rituals of her wash dayùthe universal experience shared by Black women of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of hair care. ôGroup Chatö sees Tanisha filling her many hours at the salon by texting her friends all her latest gossip. ôBright Sideö is a quiet portrait of Davene missing a hair appointment as she struggles with her mental health and gets well-meaning, but misguided support from Cookie. In ôLa Bendici¾n,ö Cookie receives an unexpected request from her estranged abuela and heals a family rift during a tender moment of hair care. ôRide or Dieö takes place on Saturday night, when the girls have each otherÆs backs as they head triumphantly to the club for KimÆs big show.