What is Hairiette of Harlem?

Hairiette of Harlem is a multi-platform, children’s educational system focused on increasing literacy proficiency in children under 8. The story-based brand is based on the life and times of Hairiette of Harlem, a 7 year old gal with galactic hair who goes on learning adventures with her friends Charlie the Comb and Barbara the Barrette.

Hairiette of Harlem creates accessible and joyful learning products and experiences by connecting kids, educators and parents worldwide via books, educational software, merch, feature film, tv, licensing and puppet musical Goodnight, Hairiette!

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WE BELIEVE

  • School should be a safe and sacred space for all

  • Equity helps level the playing field; learning is to be shared

  • Learning can happen everywhere (the best teaching can happen in the unlikeliest of places!)

  • Education is powered and driven by teachers, kids, and parents. It takes a village!