Educational resources for Crown can be found here. 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. 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. Book Info Ages: 5-7 Read time: - AR LEVEL: 3. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their. James Start Watching The barbershop is where the magic happens. 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. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut Author: Derrick Barnes, Illustrator: Gordon C.

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. 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. By Derrick Barnes Reading Level: Early Elementary SchoolĪwards: Caldecott Medal,Coretta Scott King Award,Newbery Medal Praise for Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut: 'The swagger is on a million.

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