Uncle Jed's Barbershop
No. of pages 40
Published: 1998
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"Uncle Jed's Barbershop" is a touching story set in the 1920s about a young African American girl named Sarah Jean who dreams of having her hair styled in the beautiful way she sees the white girls around her. Her Uncle Jed, a barber, runs a barbershop that becomes a vital community hub. Despite facing financial struggles, Uncle Jed teaches Sarah Jean about perseverance and the significance of self-worth. When he saves enough money to buy a new chair for his shop, the story highlights themes of hope, resilience, and the importance of family, as well as the pride in one's heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Turtleback Books .
Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams ; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey ; and Before She Was Harriet . She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston , which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews . She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome. com
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.