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J.D. and the Great Barber Battle (J.D. the Kid Barber) Paperback – Illustrated, February 23, 2021

by J. Dillard (Author), Akeem S. Roberts (Illustrator)
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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.

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    7 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    J.D. the Kid Barber
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    760L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Kokila
  9. Publication date
    February 23, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    0593111540
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0593111543
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Read the complete series: J.D. has a big problem—it’s the night before third grade and his mom has just given him the worst home haircut. Soon, J.D. discovers his talent with the clippers in this first book of a new series! Join eight-year-old kid barber J.D. and his sister as they join forces to take over the hair world in the second installment of this chapter book series, perfect for reluctant readers! Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. takes his talent to an Atlanta hair show in this illustrated chapter-book series.

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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

★"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

About the Author

J. Dillard (known as the "Barberpreneur") is a master barber, a certified consultant, and an industry leader who started cutting his own hair at the age of ten. He began cutting hair professionally in 1999 and became a shop owner while attending college at Tuskegee University in Alabama. He travels the country with his clients as a personal barber and calls Atlanta home. This is his first book series for children.

Akeem S. Roberts is an illustrator based in Brooklyn. He works as an in-house animator for Holler Studios and contributes cartoons regularly to The New Yorker. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. When Akeem is not working, he likes to make comics about his day-to-day life on Instagram @AkeemTeam.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kokila; Illustrated edition (February 23, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593111540
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593111543
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 392 ratings

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“Follow Your Clippers” is my motto, because my clippers help lead me to where I am today “

J. Dillard known as “JD” in the industry, started cutting his own hair at the age of 10 after getting haircuts from his mother. After trials and tribulations JD started to professionally cut hair in 1999 and became a shop owner while attending college at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama shortly after that.

JD is an award winning & best selling publish author “JD the Kid Barber” series under serendipity literary agency an imprint of Kokila and Penguin Random House.

JD coin the term “barberprenuer’ which spins from his life of being a barber and an entrepreneur. He is former shop owner and Managing Partner of ConAllegiance, which was a consulting firm based out of Atlanta, GA.

JD is a master barber, a certified consultant and industry leader with fresh edge cutting ideas that will continue to help the fast growing barbering industry.

As an industry innovator J.Dillard’s mission is to help a wide range of barbers and consultants in manufacturing, branding, rebranding, sponsorship decks, social media and business services that are slowly evolving or rapidly changing our environment.

When it comes to personally working with clients, JD ensures that the look he creates will reflect his client’s lifestyle and personality, whether it’s classic, trendy or an innovative combination of both.

As a motivational speaker, lecturer, platform artist (NuExpressions), educator, business advisor, author and master barber, JDillard’s quest is to positively influence professional barbers through his inventiveness, driven by his passion, spawned by his vision, produced by his belief, ignited by his dedication.

Follow Your Clippers is the motto that JD lives his life by so with that being said lets follow his clippers and see where the blend ends.

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Jassonn
5.0 out of 5 stars So far really cool book
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great art, good story, it came a little bent up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
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JD starts cutting neighborhood kids hair. When the local barber pushes back. Fun story that has more books that will allow you to follow JD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kid business
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I would recommend this book to any kid looking to start a business. This book kept me entertained and was straight to the point. Can't wait to get the other books in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book for kids!
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J.Dillard offers children an opportunity to hold their heads high and grow from obstacles and barriers. His book’s relativity to students’ lives engages the reader with an opportunity for entrepreneurship at a young age. The main characters’ utilization of math skills demonstrates the importance of learning what they are being taught in school
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Great book for children to read and learning about thriving to be whatever you want to be.
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4.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
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This was absolutely one of the best books I've read in awhile. I look forward to reading the others. It kept me on the edge of my seat and i loved it. It gives our babies hope that anything is possible no matter your age 💙 I highly recommend this book. AMAZING job J.D.
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This was absolutely one of the best books I've read in awhile. I look forward to reading the others. It kept me on the edge of my seat and i loved it. It gives our babies hope that anything is possible no matter your age 💙 I highly recommend this book. AMAZING job J.D.
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My 7 yr old loved that he sees himself in a book🥰
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