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This was our pact graphic novel5/26/2023 ![]() He's even more nervous when he realizes that, unlike in his Washington Heights neighborhood, at Riverdale, he's one of the few kids of color. ![]() In the Newbery-winning graphic novel, Jordan Banks is anxious about being the new kid at Riverdale, especially since he'd rather be going to art school. This time, the narrative prioritizes darker-skinned Drew’s perspective, juxtaposing full-color artwork with Jordan’s grayscale cartoons to illustrate issues of race, class, and plain old pubescence. ![]() ![]() The fast-paced, riotously funny sequel to New Kid follows aspiring artist Jordan and best friends Liam and Drew as they begin eighth grade at New York City’s upscale Riverdale Academy Day School. ISBN 9781626724440.Ī fictionalized graphic memoir captures the ups and downs (let's be honest-mostly downs) of a stint at a Russian Orthodox summer camp.Ĭlass Act by Jerry Craft. This year, something is different.īe Prepared by Vera Brosgol. And every year, a group of boys ride their bikes along the river to follow the lanterns, always stopping partway through. ISBN 9781250196958Įach year, during the Autumn Equinox Festival, the townsfolk release lanterns into the nearby river in honor of a local folk song. Whether kids want to vicariously experience summer camp shenanigans, learn about the ultimate lemonade stand rivalry, or get a head start on Halloween with vampires and werewolves, there's something in these middle grade graphic novels for everyone. ![]()
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