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J.D. and the Family Business

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

By J. Dillard
Read by Tivia Lynnell

By J. Dillard
Read by Tivia Lynnell

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Paperback $6.99

Aug 03, 2021 | ISBN 9780593111574 | 6-8 years

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Aug 03, 2021 | 159 Minutes | 6-8 years

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    About J.D. and the Family Business

    Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.

    J.D. is a barber battle champion. He’s graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he’s making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it’s time for his next challenge. He doesn’t just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?

    Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:
    J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
    J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown

    About J.D. and the Family Business

    Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.

    J.D. is a barber battle champion. He’s graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he’s making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it’s time for his next challenge. He doesn’t just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?

    Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:
    J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
    J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown

    About J.D. and the Family Business

    Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.

    J.D. is a barber battle champion. He’s graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he’s making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it’s time for his next challenge. He doesn’t just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?

    Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:
    J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
    J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown

    About J.D. and the Family Business

    Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious chapter book series.

    J.D. is a barber battle champion. He’s graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he’s making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it’s time for his next challenge. He doesn’t just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?

    Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:
    J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
    J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown

    Listen to a sample from J.D. and the Family Business

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Kokila
    Aug 03, 2021 | 160 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111574

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Kokila
    Aug 03, 2021 | 160 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111550

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Kokila
    Aug 03, 2021 | 160 Pages | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593111567

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $11.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 03, 2021 | 159 Minutes | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780593397343

    Praise

    Praise for J.D. and the Great Barber Battle:

    ★”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

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