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"Kenneth Cole's story telling and John Ruebartsch's photography encourage children to respect and learn from positive community role models. In doing so, they are assisting parents and educators to address a crucial element of child development: strong, healthy relationships with positive adults." James P. Comer, M.D., Associate Dean of the Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine

"There's a combination of realism and hope in this photo-essay about a young African-American boy who discovers the riches of his city neighborhood." Booklist "John Ruebartsch's dramatic black and white photographs wonderfully illustrate Kenneth Cole's original and inspiring story of life in an inner-city neighborhood as viewed through the eyes of a child." Children's Bookwatch

"A trip to the barbershop turns around an African-American lad's attitude toward his neighborhood in this purposeful, yet unpreachy debut."
Kirkus Reviews

"No Bad News offers another perspective - one of the hope and personal empowerment that can be found everywhere."
Metro Parent Magazine