Black Fatherhood

In this second episode of the Black Fatherhood podcast, we interview Derrick Barnes. He is the author of the critically acclaimed picture book CROWN: An Ode To The Fresh Cut [https://www.agatepublishing.com/titles/crown](Denene Millner Books/Agate Bolden) which won a multitude of literary awards, making it one of the most decorated picture books in the history of children’s literature. The awards/prizes include two 2018 EZRA JACK KEATS AWARDS (one for New Writer and an honor for the magnificent illustrations). [http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/section/ezra-jack-keats-book-awards/]It was also a HUGE winner at the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards, taking home FOUR Honor awards:the Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, Newberry Honor, and the Caldecott Honor [http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/american-library-association-announces-2018-youth-media-award-winners]. In October of 2018, CROWN also took home the lucrative and highly covetedKirkus Prize For Young Readers [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/derrick-barnes/crown-barnes/].

Hello, in this episode we interview our host Jamaal Collier. He is a father, husband, and musician. He is a multidisciplinary performance artist and teaching artist who channels his art form through theatre, vocal percussion, emceeing (Rapping), singing, spoken word poetry and hosting events. His mission is always to communicate, entertain, enlighten, and grow with his audience. Root knows he has as much to learn from his performances as those who witness them.