About This Book:
Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat picture book celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together.
It’s Saturday morning. We hop in the car. Mom’s heading to work, and I’m geeked to go spend the day at the ’shop!
The barbershop is a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom, and so much more. It’s a place for artistry and comradery and, most importantly, community. Come spend the day feeling all the style and wisdom and joy at the ’shop!
*Review Contributed By Connie Reid, Staff Reviewer*
Cultural Hub
Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop explores the community surrounding the barbershop for African American males. This setting is outside of my experience of getting haircuts, so it was interesting to see how the barbershop can be the cultural hub for the community. The author conveys a sense of belonging, connection, and joy experienced through a day of hanging out with your peers and elders and taking pride in your culture. The illustrations complement the vibe the author establishes. Overall, this book shows a positive representation of African American males.
