Crown

Crown
By:Derrick Barnes
Published on 2017-10-10 by Agate Publishing

“One of the best reads for young black boys in years, it should be in every library, media center, and, yes, barbershop.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review 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.

This Book was ranked at 26 by Google Books for keyword Year One.

Book ID of Crown's Books is _aBcDgAAQBAJ, Book which was written byDerrick Barnes

Book which was published by Agate Publishing since 2017-10-10 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781572848085 and ISBN 10 Code is 1572848081

Book which have " Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryJuvenile Fiction

This Book was rated by 1 Raters and have average rate at "5.0"

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