Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books)
『Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut』は、床屋で髪を整えた黒人少年が自信と誇りを取り戻す瞬間を詩的にたたえる絵本。リズムのある言葉と力強い絵によって、身だしなみの変化が自己肯定感、文化的な喜び、周囲との関係を明るく変えていく様子を描く。
作品情報
新しい髪型は、少年の頭に見えない王冠をのせる。
デリック・バーンズの文とゴードン・C・ジェームズの絵による絵本。床屋の椅子に座った少年が、髪を整えられる過程で自分の魅力と価値を実感していく。黒人少年の美しさと存在感を正面から讃える語りは、読み聞かせに適した力強いリズムを持ち、絵はその誇らしさを豊かな色彩で支える。
レビュー要約
-
言葉のリズムと絵の躍動感が一体となり、少年の自信を祝福する作品として受け止められている。日常の身だしなみを、文化と尊厳の物語へ広げる点が強く印象に残る。
書籍情報
- 出版社
- Agate Bolden
- 発売日
- 2017-10-10
- ページ数
- 32ページ
- 言語
- 英語
- サイズ
- 22.86 x 0.64 x 28.58 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781572842243
- ISBN-10
- 1572842245
- 価格
- 3782 JPY
- カテゴリ
- 洋書/Children's Books/Geography & Cultures/Multicultural Stories/Black & African American
Winner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers A Newbery Honor Book A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book An Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award Book An Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book A Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Book Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR, the Huffington Post , Publishers Weekly , Kirkus Reviews , the Los Angeles Times , the Boston Globe , the Horn Book Magazine , the News & Observer , BookPage , Chicago Public Library, and more The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother’s hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly . This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber’s chair—a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That’s where it all begins. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror. Educational resources for Crown can be found here .
Derrick Barnes, a graduate of Jackson State University, is the author of eight books, including the popular series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He also wrote bestselling copy for Hallmark as the first African American male staff writer for the company. Barnes resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and four sons. Gordon C. James, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized, award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children’s book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
レビュー
-
Great. Loved the illustrations. Came in great condition.
-
This is a definite must have for any collection. I read this to my 6 and 9 year and they loved it. As for myself I absolutely loooovvveeee this book!! First of all the images are absolutely breathtaking. It is so refreshing to see such a beautiful array of brown and black people captured so eloquently. The mixtures of of red and pink hues in the faces are just perfect. Secondly, the story itself flows so gracefully, almost like poetic form. And lastly, the way story captured that confidence and pride that needs to be instilled in all of our young men was the best part. This story needs to be in all of our homes and schools and not just for people of color. It's a really wonderful book.
-
Fresh Cut captures that magical feeling and sense of pride we all have after a trip to the Barber. My entire family loved this book- the writing was fresh poetry, and the illustrations were just amazing. My 2yo daughter would not let me turn the pages; every time we read it together she points to her favorites, finding something new and interesting each time. It held my 8yo boy's attention when I'm sure he'd rather be on his playstation! I even got him to read it to my youngest. Do your family a favor and pick this one up- it's filled with such a positive message of pride and accomplishment, and the artwork is simply beautiful! Derek and Gordon did an amazing job with this!!
-
I read this book to a 4th grade class and the young black boys loved it. They listened intently, laughed, cheered... I am a "good reader" (according to the kids), but I also credit the book's content, how relatable it is and the writing is superb. The illustrations are vibrant. I loved it so much, I purchased it for my own 5 year old son. He wasn't as sold as the 4th grade boys, but maybe he just isn't yet aware of the power of a fresh cut. I'll give him time :)
-
I am a 32-year-veteran-teacher and let me tell you: this is a fabulous book! I purchased this as a "memorial book" for our school's library, and I instantly fell in love with it after reading it. I shared it with a friend who is a black woman. She loved it even more than I did, and there were tears in her eyes as she read it. She felt it was very authentic and tells of a story that is unique to her culture and the experiences of black children. I highly recommend this book!
関連する文学賞
- ジョン・ニューベリー・メダル（ニューベリー賞） 第97回（2018年） ・Nominee