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description: In 1899 when Oscar Nowicki arrives at Ellis Island from Poland he has only a suitcase and a down payment in his hands. And he has a dream-- to own his own barbershop. After it opens on the corner of Front St. and Second Ave Oscar's barbershop becomes a beloved local fixture... until the day Oscar decides to move on and become a subway conductor. Over the years this barbershop will change hands to become a lady's clothing store then a soup kitchen. A coffee shop follows then the space becomes an army recruitment center then a candy shop. As the years pass and the world changes the proud corner store stands tall watching American history unfold around it. Barry Wittenstein and husband-and-wife illustration team Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell tell the rich fascinating story of key moments in American history as reflected through the eyes--and the patrons--of the corner store. Publication is Oct. 2020.
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title: Oscar's American Dream
publisher: Schwartz & Wade