Derrick Barnes (author)
Derrick Barnes is an American author. He is known for writing several popular series of children's books and is a former staff writer for Hallmark greeting cards. In 2018 Barnes received several awards that include the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his 2017 book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
Derrick Barnes | |
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Barnes at BookExpo 2019 | |
| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Children's author |
| Notable awards | Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Caldecott Honor Newbery Honor Coretta Scott King Award Kirkus Prize |
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Barnes' books celebrate African American culture and feature positive images of black children in everyday life.
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