An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Derrick Barnes Bücher
Dieser Autor, der in einem Umfeld aufwuchs, in dem das Schreiben kein üblicher Wunsch war, entdeckte schon in der Grundschule die Kraft des Erzählens. Seine frühen Versuche, Geschichten, Gedichte und Lieder zu schreiben, waren geprägt von der Sehnsucht nach Flucht und Träumen, was ihn zu leidenschaftlichem Lesen anregte. Nach seinem Marketingstudium und Erfahrungen im Bereich Copywriting, wo er sein Handwerk verfeinerte und Selbstvertrauen gewann, widmete er sich dem Schreiben mit dem Ziel, andere zu inspirieren. Seine Werke, beeinflusst von persönlichen Erfahrungen und seiner Familie, sollen jungen Menschen aus ähnlichen Verhältnissen zeigen, dass der Traum vom Autorberuf erreichbar ist.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
“One of the best reads for young black boys in years, it should be in every library, media center, and, yes, barbershop.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review 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.
A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten.