249 pages
Description
"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 friends and staying true to himself?"--Provided by publisher.
My Comments A valuable book to read for both teachers and students. Craft skillfully portrays how Jordan feels as the new kid who is on scholarship at a predominantly white, wealthy private school. I am impressed at how Craft manages to show the oblivious insensitivity of the other students while not demonizing or stereotyping anyone. I also love the way Jordan acknowledges his own feelings while respecting others. Even though he feels like an outsider, he is kind, stands up for others, and finds true friendship in a challenging situation. The artwork is dynamic - beautiful! This is an easy book to recommend to a wide range of students and teachers.See also Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
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