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The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber's chair-a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That's where it all begins. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror.
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haircuts, African American interest, African Americans, Juvenile fiction, Haircutting, Self-confidence, Barbershops, Fiction, Juvenile works, juvenile audience, Picture books for children, African American boys, Newbery Honor, Children's fiction, Hair, fiction, Self-confidence, fiction, African americans, fiction, collectionID:caldecotthonor10, award:Caldecott_award, award:Newbery_awardShowing 6 featured editions. View all 6 editions?
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Crown: An Ode To The Fresh Cut
2020, Scholastic, Inc.
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
2019-01-01, Recorded Books
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
2017-10, Bolden
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a 2017 picture book by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James. The book, Barnes' first picture book, is a poem describing a boy's feelings and experience while getting a haircut. James, who was not the first choice to be the illustrator, wanted the oil color illustrations to have the feel of fine art.
Crown was well received, as Barnes received a 2018 Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his writing, while James received a 2018 Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations. Critics noted the unique setting and the way it celebrated African Americans, especially African American boys.
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