Hair Comes the Sun expands that world into an immersive storytelling experience, inviting
parents, caregivers, families, and educators to reconnect with their inner child and create
their own Magic Nation —using imagination as a powerful tool for adult reflection and real
problem-solving.
Hair Comes the Sun invites adults to imagine the fullest possibility for themselves — because
when we do, we quietly become a living example for the children who are always watching.
I’m Tanya, creator of Hairiette of Harlem and Hair Comes the Sun.
This experience was
made for adults — inspired by how deeply children connected with Hairiette.
The story unfolds in four chapters:
Harlem. Hollywood. Harvard. Hairiette.
The final chapters belong to you — where your
Magic Nation begins. What becomes
possible when you connect with your inner child?
Chapter 1
I was born in The Bronx but I was made in Harlem. I grew up in a place thick with art and food. Music and history. Culture! It is still all these things and more for me.
Hollywood is a strange and magical place--a metaphorical imagination factory. I navigated its glitter, its illusions and it's unexpected lessons along the way. This is my story...
A storied school and the only place who has ever said "yes, and..." to my wild ideas for the world. I took a train from Hollywood to Cambridge, MA and never left. Then, I met Shaun. We went to the same high school.
Hairiette is the culmination of all I know to be good and true in the world. One day, I asked myself: what would happen if I let my inner child lead? Hairiette reminds me all we need to know in this life, we learned when we were seven.
I created Hair Comes the Sun to share my journey—and to inspire you to explore your own: this is an invitation to imagine the Magic Nation within you.
Consider these questions below:
1. Could "lack and limitation" be an illusion?
2. When something feels limited could you change direction? Abundance is always present.
3. Did thoughts of lack come from someone else? Who?
4. Could past experiences of lack be shaping your present?
5. Might ‘lack’ feel safe simply because it’s familiar?
6. What does it look like to feel limitless?
Throw your answers away.
NOW...
7. Describe your ideal world in one sentence and one action to make it real.
Online: Email your Magic Nation & action to sandra@hairiette.com We’ll add it to the collective word cloud book and send you a copy
A monthly membership gathering where adults come together on Zoom to build a shared
Magic Nation — using collective imagination to explore real-life challenges,
possibilities and opportunities. Members anonymously submit a question, problem, or
opportunity, and the group responds with creative strategies, reflection, and
insight
—turning imagination into a practical tool for problem-solving and growth.
Email
sandra@hairiette.com to join the
Possibility
Club
A monthly membership gathering where adults come together on Zoom to build a
shared
Magic Nation — using collective imagination to explore real-life challenges,
possibilities and opportunities. Members anonymously submit a question, problem,
or
opportunity, and the group responds with creative strategies, reflection, and
insight
—turning imagination into a practical tool for problem-solving and growth.
Email
sandra@hairiette.com to join the
Possibility
Club
I believe story-driven learning that includes children, parent/caregivers and educators is
the future of education.
I am the creator of Hairiette of Harlem and I wrote books, media and educational content
that centers a 7 year old girl whose hair is made of stars. I am a two-time SAG Award
winning
actress for my portrayal of Crystal Burset in Orange is the New Black. I am the recipient of
the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education Award (most promising early stage venture) and
the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship. You can find my books, courses, Nana's Nook
(interactive destinations for grandparents) at hairietteofharlem.com. --Tanya Wright
