Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
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.
| Author | Derrick Barnes |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Denene Millner Books, Agate Publishing |
Publication date | October 10, 2017 |
| Pages | unpaged |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Honor Awards, Newbery Honor |
| ISBN | 978-1-57284-224-3 |
| OCLC | 1039547840 |
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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