Critics noted the unique setting and the way it celebrated African Americans, especially African American boys.
James, who was not the first choice to be the illustrator, wanted the oil color illustrations to have the feel of fine art.Ĭrown 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. The book, Barnes' first picture book, is a poem describing a boy's feelings and experience while getting a haircut. Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King author and illustrator awards, Newbery HonorĬrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a 2017 picture book by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C.
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