An award-winning book on perspectives and prejudices… New Kid by Jerry Craft, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award, is a graphic novel with perspective…lots of perspectives. Twelve-year-old Jordan Banks is enrolled in a new school. Not only is it not in his neighborhood, it’s a private school of mostly whiteContinue reading “Book Review: New Kid”
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Book Review: Katie the Catsitter
We all know it’s hard to go somewhere new. But sometimes it’s harder to be left behind. In Colleen AF Venable’s Katie the Catsitter, Katie’s best friend leaves for a summer camp that Katie can’t afford. Determined to get a job and earn the money for camp, she starts watching a neighbor’s numerous cats—cats withContinue reading “Book Review: Katie the Catsitter”
Book Review: Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Miss Communication
Growing up from graphic novels. Have a graphic novel lover? Ever wish you could get your kid to read a book with more words than pictures? I understand the graphic novel appeal because I love graphic novels myself. They are quick, often have beautiful illustrations, and pack a different punch than what can be doneContinue reading “Book Review: Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Miss Communication”