{"product_id":"crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut-9781572842243","title":"Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003eA Newbery Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNamed one of the best books of 2017 by NPR, the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNews \u0026amp; Observer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, Chicago Public Library, and more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fresh cut makes boys \u003ci\u003efly\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational resources for \u003ci\u003eCrown\u003c\/i\u003e can be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derrick Barnes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Agate Bolden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.31h x 8.81w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781572842243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e194442 \/ Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Newbery Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Kirkus Prize - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews Fall Preview\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2017 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2017 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerrick Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of Jackson State University, is the author of eight books, including the popular series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He also wrote best-selling copy for Hallmark as the first African American male staff writer for the company. Barnes resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and four sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eGordon C. James\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized, award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children's book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. 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