And breathtaking visuals by the infinitely creative Gordon C. The strong voice will resonate with readers, soothe any young child scared of their first cut, and give a boost of confidence to the seasoned pros." - Booklist " In this homage to Black barbershops, the author perfectly captures the meaning of this rite of passage for Black boys. and a colorful galaxy complements Barnes' words well. Illustrator James deftly uses bright colors. A super fun read-aloud, this title is a recommended purchase for all picture book collections." - School Library Journal, starred review "Barnes mixes fresh and sharp lines with an integral part of the African American experience: maintaining one's hair. " - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Themes of confidence-building, self-esteem, and joy of young black boys are the important takeaways, and the illustrations jump off the page and invite readers to share in the experience. Pride, confidence, and joy radiate from the pages, both in the black and brown faces of men, women, boys, and girls featured in Barnes's majestic paintings, and in writing that celebrates human worth with every syllable.
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 "A powerfully moving tribute to barbershop culture. This book oozes with black cool and timely, much-needed black joy, using the unique and expansive experience of the barbershop to remind young boys that their inner lives have always mattered there. James' oil-based portraiture will send many readers reminiscing. It will have you looking "presidential," "majestic." Like you own "a couple of acres of land on Saturn." The swagger is on a million.
Barnes' imaginative prose mirrors the hyperbole and swagger of the barbershop. The light shape-up surrounded by cornrows and locs. The all-important line and the diverse styles take center stage here. Basquiat-inspired king insignias and a bit of Kehinde Wiley flair shape portraits of all the various ways men (and women too!) come into the black barbershop to restore their cool, leaving the chair with high self-esteem, self-pride, and confidence-if only for as long as their hairlines remain crisp. You feel so extra visible with a fresh new cut, and this book built from that experience translates it in a way never before brought to the children's bookshelf. Advance praise for Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut: "Safe to say, there's nothing like the feeling of the fresh cut.
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