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.
Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?.
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.
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.
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life.
It\'s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling.
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
