NEW KID Paperback

"New Kid" by Jerry Craft is a critically acclaimed and award-winning graphic novel that vividly portrays the challenges faced by Jordan Banks, a Black seventh grader who is passionate about drawing cartoons but is enrolled by his parents in a prestigious, academically focused private school known for its lack of diversity. The story humorously and poignantly explores Jordan's struggle to navigate between his neighborhood and his new school, dealing with issues of identity, fitting in, microaggressions, and friendship as he tries to find his place in two vastly different worlds. Through engaging artwork and relatable characters, the book offers insightful commentary on race, class, and self-acceptance.