In the segregated South of the 1920s, Uncle Jed was the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers. He always dreamed of owning his own barbershop, but his generous heart and some bad luck during the Depression forced him to defer that dream for years. Finally, on his 79th birthday, Uncle Jed opened the doors of his new shop.
Review by www.colquitt.k12.ga.us/
Uncle Jed's Barbershop, illustrated by James Rasome. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.
This book is great for a classroom, because it shows historical moments, such as the Great Depression. It exemplifies a hard-working African American man, allowing the reader to understand all cultures and races are important and can help their family and others in times of financial need and sickness.
No comments:
Post a Comment