{"product_id":"crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut-9781572842243","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 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A fresh cut makes boys \u003ci\u003efly\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Agate Bolden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781572842243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.31h x 8.81w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Newbery Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews Fall Preview\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2017 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2017 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e194442 \/ Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Derrick Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660212564124,"sku":"9781572842243","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_9efad8ad-ae56-45aa-be69-be578a6c0375.jpg?v=1603896311","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut-9781572842243","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}