Summary:
The barber shop is where magic happens! A slow, steady cut helps boys feel like royalty. The crisp line helps the boys to feel sharp and frames their ¨swagger¨. They feel more aware of every great thing that can happen to them when they look good.. Grades turn into A´s, girls notice them, and moms give tighter hugs. Everyone seems to notice them. This book celebrates self-confidence and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber´s chair, a tradition that places on their head a ¨crown¨ that confirms their brilliance and self-worth. It allows them to not only love and accept themselves, but to also develop a care to how thy present themselves to the world. The fresh cut is where it all begins.
- Illustrations by Gordon C. Games are vibrant in color, realistic, and engaging
- This book honors artistry and signifigance of barbers in the black community
- it reflects hip hop and youth culture
- awarded the Caldecott Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, and the Newberry Medal
Barnes, D. D., & James, G. C. (2017). Crown: an ode to the fresh cut. Bolden, an Agate imprint.
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