{"product_id":"new-kid-graphic-novel","title":"New Kid: Graphic Novel","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eNew Kid by Jerry Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eDiscover the award-winning graphic novel \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJerry Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a powerful and relatable middle grade story about identity, belonging, and navigating two very different worlds. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, this Newbery Medal–winning book blends humor, honesty, and heartfelt storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eSeventh grader Jordan Banks would rather be drawing cartoons than anything else, but his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school instead of the art school he dreams about. Suddenly, Jordan finds himself commuting daily from his neighborhood in Washington Heights to Riverdale Academy Day School, where he is one of the few students of color in his grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eAs Jordan adjusts to his new environment, he struggles to balance two identities—his home life with his longtime friends and his new life at a school where he doesn’t always feel like he belongs. Between awkward moments, social challenges, and cultural differences, Jordan must figure out how to stay true to himself while finding his place in a world that feels divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eWitty, insightful, and deeply moving, \u003cem data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/em\u003e is a coming-of-age story that explores race, class, friendship, and self-expression through engaging illustrations and sharp storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerry Kraft","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50258249220289,"sku":"9780062691194","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7767\/2385\/files\/New-Kid.jpg?v=1779676833","url":"https:\/\/thebookmatters.com\/products\/new-kid-graphic-novel","provider":"The Bookmatters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}