New Kid, the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal, is now joined by Jerry Craft's powerful Class Act. Written by Timothy Sexton Class Act is Jerry Craft ’s 2020 sequel (though described by the author as a companion piece) to his multi-award-winning graphic New Kid published to universal acclaim the year before. He wants to pretend like everything is fine, but it's hard not to withdraw, and even their mutual friend Jordan doesn't know how to keep the group together.Īs the pressures mount, will Drew find a way to bridge the divide so he and his friends can truly accept each other? And most important, will he finally be able to accept himself? We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. Craft’s expressive characters, strong command of vibrant color and hits of visual humorincluding references to popular books in the double-page spreads that open each chapterare downright delightful. To make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids. Class Act’s modeling of thoughtful communication and its celebration of friendship are appealing and heartfelt. But what if he works ten times as hard and still isn't afforded the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted? This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school.Įighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying 'You have to work twice as hard to be just as good.' His grandmother has reminded him his entire life.

Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and activities, world class educational video clips & contextual action clips. New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. Read Class Act by Craft, Jerry, lexile & reading level:, (ISBN: 9780062885524).

Class Act by Jerry Craft