About

What to expect

A conversation about Black hair, identity, beauty, politics and belonging, inspired by *Americanah* and *Twisted*.

  • Hosted by Kriticos of The Book Club
  • With Gray of Kindred Kuts and Whitney Krens
  • Special performance by Calis Nyarko
  • Book sales by Bijlmer Bookstore
  • No homework, no right or wrong answers
  • Everyone is invited to join the conversation
  • By booking you agree to possible photography

Questions

When does It’s Never Just Hair start and end?

It’s Never Just Hair runs Saturday, 5 December 2026, 20:00.

Where is It’s Never Just Hair?

It’s Never Just Hair takes place at Felix Meritis, Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam.

Do I need to have read the book?

No.

The Book Club is for people who haven’t necessarily read the book

The talk works with selected excerpts and questions

No homework, no right or wrong answers

Amsterdam

Getting there

Felix Meritis, Keizersgracht 324, 1016 EZ Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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