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J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
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By J. Dillard
Read by Tivia Lynnell

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Feb 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780593111543 | 6-8 years

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    About J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

    Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated 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. Akeem S. Roberts’ lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers.

    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

    About J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

    Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated 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. Akeem S. Roberts’ lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers.

    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

    About J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

    Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated 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. Akeem S. Roberts’ lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers.

    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

    About J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

    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.

    Listen to a sample from J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

    Also by J. Dillard

    J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
    J.D. y el negocio familiar
    J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
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    Also by J. Dillard

    J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
    J.D. y el negocio familiar
    J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
    See all books by J. Dillard

    Also by J. Dillard

    J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
    J.D. y el negocio familiar
    J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
    See all books by J. Dillard

    Also by J. Dillard

    J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
    J.D. y el negocio familiar
    J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
    See all books by J. Dillard

    About Akeem S. Roberts

    Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and… More about Akeem S. Roberts

    About Akeem S. Roberts

    Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and… More about Akeem S. Roberts

    About Akeem S. Roberts

    Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and… More about Akeem S. Roberts

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Kokila
    Feb 23, 2021 | 128 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111543

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Kokila
    Feb 23, 2021 | 128 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111529

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Kokila
    Feb 23, 2021 | 128 Pages | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111536

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $11.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 23, 2021 | 120 Minutes | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593341681

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    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
    MINNESOTA Youth Reading Awards
    MINNESOTA Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
    CONNECTICUT Nutmeg Book Award
    FLORIDA Sunshine State Young Readers Book Award
    VIRGINIA Readers’ Choice Award
    WISCONSIN Just One More Page
    NEW JERSEY Garden State Children’s Book Award
    Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best 2021 Booklist


    ★”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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