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Derrick Barnes
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Derrick Barnes is an American author. He is known for writing several popular series of children's books and is a former staff writer for Hallmark greeting cards. In 2018 Barnes received several awards that include the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his 2017 book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
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About Derrick Barnes
Derrick Barnes is an American author. He is known for writing several popular series of children's books and is a former staff writer for Hallmark greeting cards. In 2018 Barnes received several awards that include the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his 2017 book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
Derrick Barnes is an acclaimed American author who celebrates African American culture in his stories.
His most notable work, Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Newbery Honor.
Before dedicating himself to children's literature, he worked as a staff writer for Hallmark greeting cards.
His bibliography includes over 30 works focused on juvenile fiction and the everyday lives of black children.
His books are characterized by offering a positive and empowering representation of the African American childhood.
