J.D. and the Great Barber Battle


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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. 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




Bippity Bop Barbershop


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In this companion book to the bestselling "I Love My Hair!, " a young boy, Miles, makes his first trip to the barbershop with his father. With the support of his dad, the barber, and the other men in the barbershop, Miles bravely sits through his first haircut.




The Barber Book


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A fun and instructive guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century The Barber Book is a fun guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century, including quirky line drawings to achieve the 'total look' and instructions on how to cut each style. Packed with information this smart handbook uses quirky illustrations and vintage photographs to explore the most popular hairstyles of the 20th century from the undercut and the afro to the classic Madison Avenue look. With a focus on personalities, culture and fashions and cultural events that inspired each look, the book opens with an illustrated introduction exploring the most popular styles of the 1940s, 50s and 60s through archival photography. The book includes a brand new directory of the world's finest barber shops.




Beauty Or Barber?


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Junie B. Jones #11: Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy


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“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. wants to be a beauty shop guy when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even . . . herself? Is Junie B. on her way to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hair day ever? USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”




A Career as a Hairstylist


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In a struggling job market, there are careers that will always be necessary. One of these careers is as a hairstylist. This book helps job seekers pursue a career in hairstyling by including details about basic education, how to stay competitive in the job market, and developing long-term goals. it includes interview tips and fact-filled sidebars.




The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals' Guide to Thrive and Survive


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This book is written as a guide to Beauty and Barber Professionals to ensure they are doing all they can to protect the health and safety of the clients they serve and themselves. This book is also written as a guide to provide a better client experience in salons and barbershops, ensuring longevity for Beauty and Barber Professionals in the beauty and barber industry.Licensed Beauty and Barber Professionals are trained to protect their clients' health and safety but NOW must go above and beyond. This year, 2020, is a wake-up call that has shined a light on how services are rendered, and the risks involved with visiting salons and barbershops.These risks have a major impact on the health and safety of the general public and this impact must now be addressed in policy changes. There must be NEW standards and NEW practices in the beauty and barber industry to address this REAL threat. Current standards and current practices must be re-emphasized, re-enforced and integrated with new standards, new practices and even new state and federal oversight of the beauty and barber industry.