Uncle Jed's Barber Shop, written by Margaree King Mitchell, illustrated by James Ransome and narrated by Regina Taylor, is the story of dreams deferred and finally attained. After years of setbacks, Uncle Jed's dream of opening his very own barber shop in the segregated South is fulfilled with love, support of family and friends. Highlighted in the episode is the a capella quartet, the Persuasions, who demonstrate that faith, determination and a little help from others can make a dream come true.