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Aladdin Paperbacks, 1998-01-01

Uncle Jed's Barbershop (Reprint)

Uncle Jed's Barbershop (Reprint)

Margaree King Mitchell, Author

James E Ransome, Illustrator

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9780689819131

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In the segregated South of the 1920s, Uncle Jed was the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers. He always dreamed of owning his own barbershop, but his generous heart and some bad luck during the Depression forced him to defer that dream for years. Finally, on his 79th birthday, Uncle Jed opened the doors of his new shop. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book. An ALA Notable Children's Book.
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Through segregation, setbacks, and sacrifice, Uncle Jed never gives up on opening his own barbershop. A powerful, inspiring story of perseverance, dignity, and hope passed from one generation to the next.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Character • Dedication • Determination • Family • General (see also headings under Social Themes) • History • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Legacy • Perseverance • Prejudice & Racism • Sacrifice • Social Themes

Readability • 4.1

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 40

Subjects • Barbers • African Americans • Uncles

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism

Coretta Scott King Award winner

A young girl's beloved uncle is a talented barber without a shop who never gives up on his dream in this richly illustrated, stirring picture book.

Everyone has a favorite relative. For Sarah Jean, it's her Uncle Jed. Living in the segregated South of the 1920s, where most people are sharecroppers, Uncle Jed is the only black barber in the county and has to travel all over the county to cut his customers' hair.

He lives for the day when he could open his very own barbershop. But there are a lot of setbacks along the way. Will Uncle Jed ever be able to open a shiny new shop?

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