The second book in the Malcom Explains Series, My Hair: And Why It's Awesome Too!, is available. Written by Joedy Barnes and Illustrated by James Hislope. Malcom and Ebony discuss the awesomeness of Black hair and what makes it so unique. Malcom and Ebony discuss some good words and some bad words used to describe Black Hair. They also discuss how hair has a grade. The grade describe texture and curl pattern. Malcom and Ebony's Dad also discusses the history of hair. Because, all styles have distinct meanings and a history behind them.