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New Kid


New Kid is a graphic novel written by Jerry Craft. In 2020, it won the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award. 

Jordan, the main character, transfers to a new school where at first he has a hard time fitting in. At times, Jorden along with the friends he makes sometimes feels as if they are completely different from those around them. Since Jordan is a person of color, he finds it a little harder to fit in. We get to take a look into Jordan's everyday life and how his friends deal with microaggressions. Jordan often finds himself living in two separate worlds, but eventually, he finds a way to bring them both together. In the end, Jordan enjoyed his experience at his new school and even made a few good friends along the way. 

This book would be appropriate for ages 8-12 years olds, or grades 4th through 6th. I would use this book in my class because it allows us to step into other's shoes and see the world from a different perspective. Jordan goes through things that may be similar to students in my class; therefore, this book could be relatable for students. In addition, I would use the book to teach kindness and inclusiveness. A great lesson to learn from the book is that when we meet people we should be kind, and not judge them based off of how they look. 
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