New Kid

New Kid is a graphic novel about a seventh-grader who enrolls in a prestigious private school, where he struggles to fit in and maintain his neighborhood friends. It has won several awards and is a great choice for tween readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers Literature, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel that delves into the experiences of starting over at a new school where diversity is limited and the struggle to fit in is real. Written and illustrated by award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft, this captivating story follows seventh-grader Jordan Banks, who loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. However, 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 Jordan makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, he finds himself torn between two worlds—and struggling to find his place in both. He longs to maintain his close-knit group of neighborhood friends and uphold his values, but the culture at his new school is vastly different from what he's accustomed to. Can Jordan navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

New Kid is an excellent choice for tween readers, particularly for summer reading. It has been selected as a part of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List, highlighting its relevance and importance in promoting diversity and inclusivity in literature. Additionally, readers can enjoy Jerry Craft's other notable works, such as Class Act!

In conclusion, New Kid is a must-read for anyone who enjoys graphic novels and wants to explore the challenges and experiences of starting over in a new school. With its powerful storytelling, relatable characters, and important themes, this book is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062691194