New Kid

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New Kid: A Newbery Medal-Winning Graphic Novel

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR AWARD • KIRKUS PRIZE

A Selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List

From award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft comes New Kid, a timely, honest, and deeply relatable graphic novel about fitting in, staying true to yourself, and navigating the awkward transitions of middle school. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, this historic book made history as the first graphic novel to ever win the prestigious Newbery Medal.

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 Riverdale Academy Day School—a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan happens to be one of the few kids of color in his grade.

As he makes the daily commute from his Washington Heights apartment to his upscale new school, Jordan finds himself torn between two very different worlds—and struggling to fit into either.

"A humorous, authentic, and heart-wrenching look at microaggressions, code-switching, and finding your voice when you feel caught in between."

Key Highlights & Themes:

  • Navigating Two Worlds: Explores the real-life challenges of code-switching and balancing neighborhood roots with a elite school culture.

  • Visual Storytelling through Art: Features Jordan’s own sketchbook pages interspersed throughout the story, offering a funny and poignant look inside his inner thoughts.

  • Tackling Microaggressions with Humor & Heart: Gently addresses issues of class, race, privilege, and implicit bias in an approachable way for young readers.

  • Friendship & Identity: A heartwarming story about finding real friends who accept you for who you are, no matter your background.

At a Glance:

Detail Overview
Author & Illustrator Jerry Craft
Format Full-Color Graphic Novel
Major Awards Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, Kirkus Prize
Target Age Range Tweens & Middle Grade Readers (Ages 8–12 / Grades 8–12)

Perfect For:

  • Middle Schoolers & Tweens: Anyone starting a new school, feeling out of place, or adjusting to new friend groups.

  • Reluctant Readers: The dynamic full-color graphic novel format and humorous narrative make it fast-paced and highly accessible.

  • Classroom & Summer Reading Lists: An essential pick for educators, parents, and librarians looking to foster discussions around empathy, diversity, and self-expression.

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