A graphic novel perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. 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. He 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?
BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! All Books of the Day are available online. The ebook of New Kid is available from Hoopla or from Overdrive (use the Libby app) with a Beverly Public Library Card. Want a physical book? Check with Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop of Beverly Farms.
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