Summer Reading Teen Club book Review!

This book looks kinda corny and not that great and I thought I wouldn't like. This book is AWESOME!!!!!! It talks about so many great things I definitely recommend this book! Jerry craft keeps it interesting with all the funny pictures! I love Jordon's drawings!

This is a wonderfully understated series of glimpses into Jordan's efforts to fit into a new school in 7th grade. All the awkward social interactions where he feels different that might be due to his newness but might also be due to the color of his skin, his neighborhood, or his socioeconomic status. Sometimes not-so-maybe, but still hard to articulate and explain, and caught up in all the other complexities of social dynamics. Jordan has trouble making friends and finding his place BOTH because he's a poor black kid in a rich private school and because it's hard for everyone no matter who they are. The book never gets preachy, just lets readers share Jordan's experiences and feel their own reactions. Authentic and nicely done.

Combines all the awkwardness of middle school with themes of race and class. Elementary and middle school kids will likely be drawn to the voice. A complete delight to read.

A though-provoking graphic novel for kids with themes of friendship, racism and learning to belong. For fans of Raina Telgemeier, Gene Luen Yang & Terri Libenson.

Jordan is the new kid at a private school - and one of only a handful of children of color. He struggles against being "othered" but manages to find his place while fighting against stereotypes and assumptions. Told from Jordan's point of view and including his own artwork, this graphic novel will resonate with and be enjoyed by all kinds of middle school and elementary age kids.