Youth Graphic Novel Book Club

Come and pick up your copy of New Kid by Jerry Craft.

Graphic Novel Book Club is a great way to get to know how to interact with graphic novels, and geek out about the ones you love, with other people who read the book! While we believe that everyone should read what they want regardless of age limits---this is intended for 2nd-6th graders.

This Months Graphic Novel: NEW KID!

New Kid is a 2019 graphic novel by Jerry Craft. The novel tells the story of a 12-year-old African American boy named Jordan Banks who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school. Taking place over Jordan's freshman year at a prestigious private school, he has to adjust to a new school, experiences and witnesses microaggressions, and makes friends with other students. The book is semi-autobiographical for Craft, who based the book on his experiences in a private school and those of his two sons. While he wishes the book to be appreciated by a wide range of readers, Craft particularly wanted it to accurately reflect a present-day African American experience.

Interested?? Come pick up your  copy in the Youth Services Room and we'll see you March 25th!