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Illustrator helps children of color see themselves in stories

Children's book illustrator and author Vashti Harrison might be best-known for her work on Matthew Cherry's "Hair Love," but it's just one of many projects she's illustrated that tells the stories of people of color and inspire young readers. Michelle Miller has more. Editor’s note: This video has been updated to remove any ambiguity regarding the status of the book “Sulwe.”
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