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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don’t miss Jerry Craft’s Class Act! Read more
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Looking for a captivating and relatable story for your tween readers? Look no further than "New Kid," the winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature! With its timely and honest portrayal of the struggles of fitting in, this graphic novel is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang.
Written and illustrated by award-winning author Jerry Craft, "New Kid" follows seventh grader Jordan Banks as he navigates the challenges of starting over at a new school with low diversity. Jordan, a talented cartoonist, finds himself torn between two worlds as he tries to fit in at his prestigious private school while staying true to himself and his neighborhood friends.
Don't miss the opportunity to introduce your tween readers to this thought-provoking and engaging story. "New Kid" is an excellent choice for summer reading and is even featured on the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Encourage your readers to dive into this captivating graphic novel and discover Jordan's journey of self-discovery and resilience.
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