Quill Tree Books
New Kid: A Graphic Novel
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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!
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780062691194
EAN:
9780062691194
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
256
Authors:
Jerry Craft
Illustrators:
Jerry Craft
Publisher:
Quill Tree Books
Published Date: 2019-05-02
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Good Graphic Novel. Easy to read. Engaging.
Okay, everyone should read this book!! EVERYONE!! 😍 Even IF it’s “just for kids” (I’m not a kid, obviously, nor do I have a kid of my own yet)! I first heard of this book from an interview on NPR on the “This American Life” podcast & what made me want to read it for myself is that it has been banned in some middle school libraries . . . 🥺 I, then, offered it up as one of my book choices for my book club. I honestly thought that they weren’t gonna pick it (none of the members are kids, obviously—much less middle school kids 😉), but I am SO glad they did! 😁 I LOVED it! Jordan (the MC) is a laugh-out-loud funny kid & I SO feel for everything he’s going through in this new school. Anyway, would 1,000% recommend for your kid OR ANYONE!! 👍🏻😁😍
“New Kid” by Jerry Craft is a real and funny book that reminded me of my middle school years. I laughed out loud in many places in recognition that I lived these experiences of being an outsider in a nearly all white school. What might be inside jokes for others is known to me because I lived this. You can’t make this stuff up. I found myself saying, “You too?” I wish I had this book when I was Jordan Banks’ age. I would have been less alone and have found my footing sooner. It is sad that some schools are banning this book. I highly recommend “New Kid.”
This book kept me very interested, very good storyline, and good illustrations. This is for 4th to 6th graders. I would recommend it.
My son is enjoying this book. He looks forward to reading it daily.
