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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick BarnesPicture book · Fiction$23.99
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About the book
Derrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror.
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Author
Derrick Barnes
Reader
Picture book
Form
Fiction
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