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New Kid Series

This series follows a young boy navigating the challenges of starting at a new, prestigious private school. It delves into themes of identity, friendship, and finding one's place in a world where different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds collide. Readers witness his journey to stay true to himself while attempting to fit into a new environment. It's a poignant coming-of-age story about overcoming obstacles and embracing diversity.

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    New Kid

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
    4.4(2254)Add rating

    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.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 a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.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. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

    New Kid
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