That’s where it all begins.Ĭrown: 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 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. A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten.

The wording and pictures are engaging and will hook the attention of your readers. 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. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut Book Study A free literacy center set created by The Curriculum Corner In this book Derrick Barnes highlights the excitement and pride that comes with a new cut from the Barbershop. 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. The barbershop is where the magic happens. Crown: An Ode To The Fresh Cut written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon.

Winner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young ReadersĪ Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookĪn Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor BookĪ Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Book

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