Crown

Description

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a 2017 picture book by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James. The book, Barnes' first picture book, is a poem describing a boy's feelings and experience while getting a haircut. James, who was not the first choice to be the illustrator, wanted the oil color illustrations to have the feel of fine art. Crown was well received, as Barnes received a **2018 Newbery Honor** and **Coretta Scott King Award** for his writing, while James received a **2018 Caldecott Honor** and Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations. Critics noted the unique setting and the way it celebrated African Americans, especially African American boys.

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Other Editions

• Crown: An Ode to the Fresh CutHardcoverBolden2017-10-01
• CrownBound to Stay Bound Books2017-01-01
• CrowneAudioRecorded Books2019-01-01
• CrownPaperbackScholastic, Inc.2020-01-01
• CrownWalker Books, Limited2021-01-01
• CrownWalker Books, Limited2022-01-01