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  • Kirkus Prize for Young Readers

  • Newbery Honor Book

  • Caldecott Honor Book

  • Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book

  • Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

  • Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award Book

  • Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book

  • Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Book

  • Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR

From the publisher's website:

"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" (Agate, 2018).

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