{"product_id":"crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut","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\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1572842245\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781572842243\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Barnes, Derrick, James, Gordon C., N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Agate Bolden\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Agate Bolden","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Oct 2017)","offer_id":45657865191621,"sku":"9781572842243","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781572842243.jpg?v=1768895413","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}