Crown

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.
One of the first books in the debut lineup of Denene Millner Books, the highly anticipated children's book line of New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner, a contributing editor at Agate Publishing, where she is publishing children's and YA literature dedicated to African American voices and stories.
Themes of confidence and self-esteem in looking good.
Lush, colorful, realistic imagery featuring various African American male characters.
Celebrates the humanity of young black boys.
An homage to the rituals of black barbershops.
Barnes is the author of multiple children's books, including the popular Ruby and The Booker Boys series.
Barnes is the father of four sons, whom he writes about on his parenting blog, Raising the Mighty