Title: Crown
Description: 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.

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.
Subjects: haircuts, African American interest, African Americans, Juvenile fiction, Haircutting, Self-confidence, Barbershops, Fiction, Juvenile works, juvenile audience, Picture books for children, African American boys, Newbery Honor, Children's fiction, Hair, fiction, Self-confidence, fiction, African americans, fiction, collectionID:caldecotthonor10, award:Caldecott_award, award:Newbery_award, Boys & Men, People & Places, African American, Social Themes, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Picture books