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Crown

Derrick Barnes
201732 pages
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6 editions
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a 2017 picture book by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James. The book, Barnes' first picture book, is a poem describing a boy's feelings and experience while getting a haircut. James, who was not the first choice to be the illustrator, wanted the oil color illustrations to have the feel of fine art. Crown was well received, as Barnes received a 2018 Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his writing, while James received a 2018 Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations. Critics noted the unique setting and the way it…

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6 editions
  • Paperback · English · 2020
    Scholastic, Inc. · 32 pages · 9781338619706
  • Audiobook · English · 2019
    Recorded Books · 9781980026730
  • Hardcover · English · 2017
    Bolden · 9781572842243
  • Other · English · 2022
    Walker Books, Limited · 9781529504040
  • Other · English · 2021
    Walker Books, Limited · 9781529500288
  • Other · English · 2017
    Bound to Stay Bound Books · 32 pages · 9798855007886
haircutsAfrican American interestAfrican AmericansJuvenile fictionHaircuttingSelf-confidenceBarbershopsFiction