Crown, Derrick Barnes
Crown, Derrick Barnes
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Crown
An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Author: Derrick Barnes

Narrator: Corey Allen

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/09/2018


Synopsis

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

Reviews

Goodreads review by Betsy on September 28, 2017

You ever wonder if a book is too good to be true? Publishers are sneaky little devils. They know just how to lure in an unsuspecting reader. Here’s an example: Let’s say you have a picture book on your hands that’s mediocre in some way. At the same time, you know how many people purchase books based......more

Goodreads review by Calista on February 11, 2019

I like that this is an ode to a haircut. This is about the culture of the barber shop. In big cities, a barber shop is a place to meet people, it looks like. It doesn’t seem to be the same in the salons. There is something about getting a fresh hair do that makes you feel like you shine. I love the a......more

Goodreads review by Dave on March 26, 2018

My father used to take me with him when he got his hair cut, and he supervised the cutting of my hair; shorter than I wanted, sure to call attention to me I school, in a bad way. “It’ll grow back,” my Mom would assure me through my tears. The barber would use various creams and oils on my neck and h......more

Goodreads review by Abby on November 02, 2017

You can't help but smile when you read this book. Ebullient illustrations and text that bounces right up off the page with excitement and pride. I'm in love with this book.......more

Goodreads review by Erin Entrada on February 18, 2018

Perfect for Black History Month. And also January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.......more