Boek: En Morgen Nog Een Keer
Book: ‘And Once Again Tomorrow’ I had the pleasure of working on a beautiful book about the exciting adventures that children with curly, afro or frizzy hair experience every morning. From brushes and combs to creams and oils, this story is a celebration of the ups and downs of hair care, full of moments of recognition or maybe even an eye-opening peek into a whole new world.
In early October I hosted a fun, hands-on workshop at Athenaeum bookstore in the Bijlmer, where kids got to paint and decorate their very own afro combs after the author did a live reading session. Be sure to scroll all the way down and see the colorful result of that afternoon!
As for character development, one thing was clear: the hair needed to be BIG. In my initial sketches my character looked a bit younger, but after a thoughtful discussion with Esohe and the Publisher, we agreed she should have the vibe of an 8 or 9-year-old—just the right age to capture that mix of innocence and growing individuality.
As for the outfit, I experimented with a few different looks, but it didn’t take long for us to land on the perfect combination: a simple hoodie and jeans. We wanted her style to feel natural and unpretentious—nothing too trendy or over-the-top. After all, the real star of the story was her hair, and we didn't want anything to steal the spotlight.
Credits
PUBLISHER
Uitgeverij Vrijdag
AUTHOR
Esohe Weijden
IllUSTRATIONS
Mijke Coebergh
LAYOUT
Bloudruk