Why this barbershop is offering books to young patrons

Barbershop Books is helping kids pick up a book every time they get a haircut. Chief Reading inspirer Alvin Irby joins TODAY to talk about how it was tough to start but continues to be fulfilling.

January 17, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER January 17, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Why this barbershop is offering books to young patrons Why this barbershop is offering books to young patrons Barbershop Books is helping kids pick up a book every time they get a haircut. Chief Reading inspirer Alvin Irby joins TODAY to talk about how it was tough to start but continues to be fulfilling. WATCH NOW Zoe Saldana shows her three sons in rare Instagram video WATCH NOW Zoe Saldana shows her three sons in rare Instagram video WATCH NOW J. Lo says her kids watched her in 'Selena' – but they had an unexpected reaction WATCH NOW J. Lo says her kids watched her in 'Selena' – but they had an unexpected reaction WATCH NOW Camila Alves McConaughey posts rare pic of son Livingston: 'What a blessing you are' WATCH NOW Camila Alves McConaughey posts rare pic of son Livingston: 'What a blessing you are' WATCH NOW Jeannie Mai Jenkins shares cute pics and videos in mommy mode while hosting Miss Universe WATCH NOW Jeannie Mai Jenkins shares cute pics and videos in mommy mode while hosting Miss Universe WATCH NOW Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome new baby WATCH NOW Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome new baby WATCH NOW Christina Applegate brings her 'rad daughter' and rocks 'Dead to Me' manicure at Critics Choice Awards WATCH NOW Christina Applegate brings her 'rad daughter' and rocks 'Dead to Me' manicure at Critics Choice Awards WATCH NOW SEND US FEEDBACK FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK MORE TODAY NEWSLETTERS 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT