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Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.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.As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan 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?

"Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together."--Provided by publisher

The story follows Jordan, Drew, Liam, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day as they embark on an exciting trip to Paris for a unique international education experience. This full-color graphic novel continues the adventures of beloved characters from "New Kid," blending humor and cultural exploration while tackling themes of friendship and identity in a new setting. Readers can expect a vibrant depiction of their journey filled with both challenges and fun discoveries.

Set against the backdrop of segregated Texas in 1959, a Texas Tech senior unexpectedly joins a semipro baseball team, only to realize he’s playing in the West Texas Colored League. Initially facing skepticism from his black teammates and the challenges of racial discrimination, Jerry Craft's journey unfolds as he earns their respect through his performance on the mound. His two seasons with the Stars reveal a poignant story of camaraderie, resilience, and the transformative power of sports in overcoming prejudice and building friendships.

Pauline Porter faces humorous challenges managing her family bookstore while raising her two teenage sons, Tyrell and Yusuf. The generational clash is evident as she navigates their differing interests—her love for reading and healthy eating contrasts sharply with their passion for video games and junk food. Despite these struggles, her ultimate goal remains to ensure their happiness and safety. This story is inspired by the beloved Mama's Boyz comic strip, highlighting the comedic yet heartfelt dynamics of family life.

From critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jerry Craft comes a new special box set that includes all three books in his award-winning collection of graphic novels. In New Kid, winner of the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize, you'll meet twelve-year-old Jordan Banks as he starts seventh grade at the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School--where diversity is low and expectations are high. In Class Act, Jordan's friends Drew and Liam have their own struggles as they enter their eighth grade year. Can two kids who are really so different still be friends? And the saga soars to new heights in School Trip, where Jordan, Drew, Liam, and the rest of their friends all feel like the "new kid" as they spend an entire week in Paris. Middle school is hard enough without being the new kid...

So ähnlich und doch so verschieden Neues Schuljahr, neues Glück? Immerhin hat Drew in Jordan und Liam echte Freunde gefunden. Doch plötzlich fallen ihm immer mehr Unterschiede zwischen sich und Liam auf. Ob die Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Jungs trotzdem funktionieren kann? Und wie soll Drew mit den Erwartungen umgehen, die die ganze Welt an ihn zu haben scheint? Steh zu dir selbst und deinen Freunden – trotz aller Unterschiede Wie ist es als zwei der wenigen Kids of Color an einer renommierten Privatschule? Jordan und Drew knüpfen neue Freundschaften und finden sich langsam an der neuen Schule zurecht, stehen aber auch immer wieder vor Hindernissen: Alltagsrassismus, Ähnlichkeiten und Unterschiede , die von der Außenwelt oft ganz anders wahrgenommen werden. Auch in Band 2 der New York Times -Bestsellerreihe erzählt Jerry Craft mit viel Gefühl und Humor von den Höhen und Tiefen des Schulalltags – ein Comic-Buch mit hohem Identifikationspotential für alle Mädchen und Jungen ab 12 .

Das Buch ist bei deiner Buchhandlung vor Ort und bei vielen Online-Buchshops erhältlich! Wer ist schon gern der Neue? Na toll! Jordans Eltern schicken ihn ausgerechnet auf eine Privatschule. Dabei würde er viel lieber eine Kunstschule besuchen und Comics über sein Leben zeichnen. Doch jetzt ist Jordan nicht nur der Neue, sondern auch eins der wenigen Kids of Color. Kann er es schaffen, sich an der neuen Schule zurechtzufinden und sich trotzdem selbst treu zu bleiben? Als wäre Schule nicht eh schon schwer genug! Schule ist nicht immer leicht, aber wenn man dann noch neu ist und mit Alltagsrassismus konfrontiert wird, können nur beste Freunde helfen. New Kid ist eine humorvolle Graphic Novel mit hohem Identifikationspotential für alle Mädchen und Jungen ab 12 Jahren . Jerry Craft erzählt von Freundschaft, Alltagsrassismus und davon, wie es ist, der Neue zu sein – einfühlsam, aber auch mit jeder Menge Humor. #1 New York Times -Bestseller 2020 als erste Graphic Novel mit der Newbery Medal ausgezeichnet Klimaneutrales Produkt – Wir unterstützen ausgewählte Klimaprojekte!