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  • Crown

  • An Ode to the Fresh Cut
  • By: Derrick Barnes
  • Narrated by: Corey Allen
  • Length: 5 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)

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By: Derrick Barnes
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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.
©2017 Derrick Barnes (P)2018 Recorded Books
Geography & Cultures Growing Up & Facts of Life Black & African American Fiction Growing Up United States
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It motivates people to do better. Be good to people. When you look back you want to say “I had a good life”

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This story is very real. It made me laugh. There’s nothing like a fresh hair cut to make you look and feel like a million dollars.

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