Crown An ode to the fresh cut
Record details
- ISBN: 9781980026730 (sound recording)
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Physical Description:
electronic
electronic resource
remote
1 online resource (1 audio file) : digital - Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: Prince Frederick : Recorded Books Inc., 2018.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Unabridged. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator: Corey Allen. |
System Details Note: | Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 2610 KB). |
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Subject: | Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature |
Genre: | Electronic books. |
Electronic resources
Summary:
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.