
'New Kid' by Jerry Craft follows the story of Jordan Banks, a young boy of color who starts attending a prestigious private school instead of the art school he dreamed of. Throughout the school year, Jordan faces challenges such as racism, microaggressions, and struggles to fit in as one of the few students of color at the school. Using his passion for drawing, Jordan navigates through social conflicts, bullies, and the complexities of being the new kid, all while dealing with issues of diversity and racism in his daily life. is a graphic novel that delves into serious topics like implicit bias and classism, with a mix of gentle humor that adds depth to the narrative.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include medium levels of race-related issues, bullying, and microaggressions that may require discussions around these themes.
From The Publisher:
Seventh-grader Jordan Banks reveals his apprehensions attending a NY private school as one of the few students of diversity. "Engrossing, humorous and vitally important"-Kirkus, starred review
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this was an amazing book i would like to believe that this book helped me see life though someone else's eyes and make i easier to understand what life is like for other people
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