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Format:
Book
Title:
Crown : an ode to the fresh cut
Other title(s):
Ode to the fresh cut
ISBN:
9781572842243

9781549047282
Publication:
Chicago : Bolden, An Agate imprint, [2017]
Physical Description:
1 volume : color illustrations ; 29 cm
General Note:
"A Denene Millner Book."
Summary:
Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

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. -- Provided by publisher.
Reading Level:
Elementary Grade
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning LG 3.8 0.5 194442.
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