"Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He doesn't look or act like other kids. When Gavin's bike goes missing, they think Khufu stole it, but did he?"--
This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act!
After his parents send him to a prestigious private school known for its academics, Jordan Banks finds himself torn between two worlds.
"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life.
And most important, will he finally be able to accept himself? New Kid, the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal, is now joined by Jerry Craft's powerful Class Act.
Includes a reading group guide (p. [311-324]).
Magic and (mis)adventures abound in this hilarious illustrated novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce. "Fantastic! I loved it!
New Kid Sketchbook: A Place for Your Cartoons, Doodles, and Stories
In the first half of the book, the student tells us that they don’t want to be nice to the new kid or welcome them into their group simply because they seem different.
Will Hunter is used to being the New Kid; Harrisburg High School is his fifth new school in less than three years.
Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.