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J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

Written by: J. Dillard
Narrated by: Tivia Lynnell
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Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new chapter book series

J.D. has a big problem - it's the night before the start of third grade, and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a great barber battle!

From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget.

©2021 J. Dillard (P)2021 Listening Library
Black & African American Chapter Books Fiction

Critic Reviews

2021 New York Public Library Best Books

2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books

2021 School Library Journal Best Books

2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List

2022 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor

"A surefire win of a read expressly made for young Black boys to cherish." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Dillard has a sharp ear for dialogue, and J.D.’s conversational narration paired with the story’s gentle humor and perfectly placed pop culture references will ensure a wide appeal. Akeem S. Roberts’ cartoon-style illustrations of J.D. and his friends are packed with personality and make this a great choice for readers transitioning into chapter books. The first book in a planned series, J.D. and the Great Barber Battle feels like a winner.” (BookPage)

"The African American cultural references and community values will resonate with readers of all ages, while the joyful, wholesome story will give them something to look forward to in subsequent entries." (The Horn Book)

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