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Wash Day Diaries Paperback – July 5, 2022

by Jamila Rowser (Author), Robyn Smith (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 491 ratings
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    July 5, 2022
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    6 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1797205455
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Wash Day Diaries

A vibrant love letter to the beauty of Black women and their hair

Based on Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith's mini comic, Wash Day Diaries includes a full color version of the original comic and expands into five interconnected short stories following four best friends through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx.

Using the wash day experience, these stories celebrate Black joy and the resilience of Black women and their relationships by sharing how they care for themselves and for each other.

Beautifully drawn portraits show Black hair care as a window into these characters' lives

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Editorial Reviews

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"I love when a graphic novel uses colours as a statement, and this one certainly does. Great artwork alongside a great storyline."

—BookRiot



"At its core, this graphic novel is a story about four beautiful, strong black women and their friendship. Within the framework of hair wash day, we see each character dealing with her own issues, from work and relationships to mental health struggles."

-Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune



"With a gorgeous illustration style, memorable characters, and a seamless blend of humor and heart, it feels like a warm hug in graphic novel form."

-HeroMag



"Wash Day Diaries is the kind of thoughtful and engaging slice of life comic we rarely get in US publishing, and it feels even more vital and unique for that reason. Rowser and Smith are an unbelievable creative force and this book proves that they’re one to be reckoned with."

- Nerdist



"Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith’s beautiful graphic novel is a heartwarming celebration and tribute to life, friendships, and Black hair."

- Apartment Therapy



"A graphic novel love letter to Black women’s friendships and hair...each story features a unique color palette to reflect the protagonist and mood."

-Autostraddle



"Wash Day Diaries is both whimsical and incredibly real. It is as refreshing and restorative a narrative for the soul as a wash day is to your hair. One of my favorite reads of the last year - I think this team is unstoppable, and the new voice of slice of life comics." 

-Vita Ayala (New Mutants, The Wilds)



"Wash Day Diaries uses interwoven short stories on each character's hair routines as analogies to their daily life, showing how the process of caring for their hair sparks joy."

-The Week



"Smith’s charming and inviting art invites comic book readers old and new to lose themself in this joyful and touching celebration of Black joy and sisterhood that cements the duo of Rowser and Smith as one of comics most powerful creative teams."

-Polygon



"A loving tribute to Black women and their community with a humorous day in the life graphic novel."

- Cultured Vultures



Starred Review "The motif of wash day- as the women wash their own hair and others’, go to the salon, and get braids-invites the reader into the rhythm of their lives, with welcome inclusivity of queer romance, as well as non romantic story lines. This subtle but heartwarming homage to friendship, feminism, and reconciliation sings."

-Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jamila Rowser is a Black, Puerto Rican, and Dominican award-winning writer who enjoys creating comics for Black women. She also publishes comics by and for women of color and non-binary people of color through Black Josei Press. Jamila was featured, along with Robyn Smith, in Adweek's 2021 Creative 100 as a creator to follow. Jamila lives in Miami but reps the Bronx. You can find her detangling her hair, reading manga, and doting on her two cats Sage and Sapphire.

Robyn Smith is a Jamaican cartoonist known for illustrating DC Comics' Nubia: Real One (written by L.L. McKinney) and her mini-comic The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town. She has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies and has worked on comics for College Humor and The Nib. She loves cake and cats and holds onto dreams of returning home to the ocean.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (July 5, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797205455
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797205458
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 491 ratings

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Absolutely loved it! It's definitely a five star read. The illustrations depicted in this book makes it even that much better. The authors of this book literally made you feel like you were watching a movie it's that good. My only con is that it wasn't long enough. I wish they would have went deeper into each of the girls stories. Hopefully this starts a series and a second book comes out of it. If you haven't already add this book to your TBR. You won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice short read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read! Absolutely beautiful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read! Absolutely beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
Absolutely loved it! It's definitely a five star read. The illustrations depicted in this book makes it even that much better. The authors of this book literally made you feel like you were watching a movie it's that good. My only con is that it wasn't long enough. I wish they would have went deeper into each of the girls stories. Hopefully this starts a series and a second book comes out of it. If you haven't already add this book to your TBR. You won't regret it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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5.0 out of 5 stars so cute!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
Read this book in one sitting. The comic style, pictures, words, everything was so beautiful. I didn’t want it to end. A love letter to Black women across the diaspora 🥰
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5.0 out of 5 stars Black Girl Magic 💫
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
it’s a full color paper back comic where we see a day In the life of four different black women, all of them are close friends
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4.0 out of 5 stars Friendship!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most uplifting book for black women
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