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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. Like most little boys, he is afraid of the sharp scissors, the buzzing razor, and the prospect of picking a new hairstyle. But with the…

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1 author picked Bippity Bop Barbershop as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Bippity Bop Barbershop is a love letter and a rite of passage for black and brown boys everywhere.

It highlights the experience of a young boy named Miles as he gets his first haircut. This story is so relatable to me and others because it highlights many things that happen at the barbershop within the African-American community.

The watercolor illustrations are stunning and go hand in hand with the story.

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