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This book is SO GOOD. The art is a delight. Characters are expressively drawn and clearly delineated. The chapter headings are wonderful homages to different graphic novels, and there is a terrific scene where a table full of Black students are introduced--"Angie, Nic, Jason, Renée Kwame..." I didn't catch it at first, until I noticed Kwame's shaved head and realized he was modeled on the author. Then I went back and saw who all of them were!Wonderful Easter eggs aside, the story is full of humo...
I had a slightly harder time following the story in this book than in book one, but I still liked how author Jerry Craft showed the many ways the adults and fellow students inadvertently, and otherwise, make it difficult for the BIPoC kids to feel welcome at the school. And how it’s sometimes hard to see another person for who they are because of how they look, or where they live, or some other difference.
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Jordan is back at the rich kids' school he has a scholarship to for 8th grade. This time the book mainly focuses on Jordan's best friend Drew. Drew also is from a poor area of NYC and on scholarship. His issues at school at fitting in at school differ from Jordan's. The story details the issues throughout the school year with a sense of humor and seriousness. If you enjoyed New Kid, you'll certainly enjoy this as well.Received a review copy from Harper Collins and Edelweiss. All thoughts are my
I knew there was going to be big shoes to fill going into Class Act. After all, when your predecessor is a Newbery award winner, how can it not be? Well, while I did prefer New Kid, I think Class Act is an excellent book as well.We follow many of the same kids from Class Act; they are just one year older. However racial concerns, comments, people trying to not offend.....all of it plays a role. I could identify with characters who overthink what they say in case it comes off racist (and thus by
Just as good as the first book, New Kid!!
I just loved so much about this book.
OFF THE CHARTS! So, so good. I couldn’t love this graphic novel more—thoughtful, sensitive, clever, hilarious, full of goofy puns, perfect illustrations (how does he do both so well?!?) everything! Stop what you’re reading snd read this instead. Right now. Perfect for middle schoolers. And anyone who’d like to read a pitch-perfect graphic novel. BRAVO! Woo hoo! [Cue Confetti!]
You don't need to read New Kid to read this one, but you should read it anyway. This was just fabulous and a reminder how much white adults do harm to young people of color, even with the best of intentions. But at the core, it's a story of friendship, fitting in, and finding yourself.
I really enjoyed this companion/continuation of the New Kid series and I really enjoyed Drew’s story. The pacing of this one wasn’t my favorite, but it still humorously tackled major issues of growing up, racial (in)justice/prejudice, and finding one’s self. These stories are so important, and I hope all middle schoolers and educators take the time to read them.
As with New Kid, Craft does a great job of drawing attention to the everyday racism and microaggressions his characters experience and how they try to process it. But the story is unfocused as it meanders from day to day through the school year, introducing dozens of characters who don't really do much of anything beyond saying hello. By the time things began to happen in the final pages, I was unfortunately too bored and disconnected to feel much of anything.In New Kid, the chapter breaks paid
Summer is over and it is time to go back to school. Jordan, Drew, and Liam are back together at Riverdale. It is good to be back, but they soon realize that a new school year means new wrinkles to the issues they struggled with in 'New Kid.' This time the focus is on Drew although we still get to enjoy comic pages drawn by Jordan. Included are clever Easter Eggs and punny chapter titles like "Sketch Diary of a Shrimpy Kid," "Teal Friends," and "Invisible M.E." If you loved 'New Kid,' you will al...
A fantastic sequel to New Kid! It tackles more tough topics with humor and heart. The ending had me grinning with a full heart.Also, I loved how the chapter title pages were all spoofs of other middle grade graphic novels and books, so freaking funny!
Not as good as New Kid, but still delightful and smart.
Class Act is the second graphic novel in the New Kid series. I liked the first novel but this was not as good. Much like the first novel, this starts off really slow but where the New Kid actually picked up pace from the middle, this lacked pace and plot throughout. Class Act focuses mostly on Drew, Jordan's friend and I have to say Drew wasn't the best lead. This series focuses on racism, prejudice and how kids of diverse cultures struggle with belonging. Whilst this tackles serious and everyda...
5 stars! Another winner by Jerry Craft, and the full-cast audio added to the experience as I read along. While Jordan still features prominently in this story, the focus of this book is Drew, who continues to question if he really belongs at his school. Drew, Liam, and Jordan became really good friends by the end of the previous year, but Jordan knows they're all different. Jordan doesn't really care, but Liam and Drew feel the differences more, in part because Drew is really dark and tall, whic...
I love these characters!
Summer is over and it is time to go back to school. Jordan, Drew, and Liam are back together at Riverdale. It is good to be back, but they soon realize that a new school year means new wrinkles to the issues they struggled with in 'New Kid.' This time the focus is on Drew although we still get to enjoy comic pages drawn by Jordan. Included are clever Easter Eggs and punny chapter titles like "Sketch Diary of a Shrimpy Kid," "Teal Friends," and "Invisible M.E." If you loved 'New Kid,' you will al...
Such a great graphic novel!
