New Kid
- jengloballibrarian
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min read
A graphic novel and Newbery Medal award-winner, New Kid explores themes of friendship,
race, class and bullying. New Kid is an honest, oftentimes humorous depiction of what it is like for seventh-grader Jordan Banks as a person of color attending school in a predominately white private school. Jerry Craft explores themes of belonging, self-esteem, identity and staying true to oneself. Recommended audience: 12+ and up.
Book Club Discussion Questions:
1. Does Jordan have a good relationship with his family? Give some examples of why
you think so or think not.
2. How does Jordan handle the impact of race on his friendships?
3. Who do you identify with most in the book and why?
4. How would you handle having a new kid at your school? How would you treat them?
5. How does Jordan’s observations and artwork in his sketchbook give us a window
into his perspective and experience?
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