Reviews tagging 'Cultural appropriation'

New Kid by Jerry Craft

3 reviews

fanboyriot's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Read For:
✓ Artist MC
✓ Middle Grade
✓ Comforting Read
✓ BIPOC Characters
✓ Wholesome Friendships 

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Jordan starts at a new private school that consists of mostly white students and teachers, he is one of the few black students and he starts to notice all the micro aggressions and the out right racism he and the other black students are treated with.  

While dealing with important and heavy topics this book is very well balanced, there are so many funny moments too and they help make it feel so lighthearted and comforting to read.  

It’s a really great read for Middle Grade level, but I’d recommend it to anyone honestly. This was such a good book and the narration was awesome!!  All the narrators really brought the characters voices to life.

Angst Level: 💧
POV: Graphic Novel
Release Date: 05, February 2019
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kshertz's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Excellent graphic novel. Perfect for starting at a new school or being in the lowest grade on campus. For all of us when we don’t feel like we fit in. I loved this book and I think all ages can relate. 
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anniefwrites's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
This was a great read! It covered so many topics seamlessly, from microaggressions to colorism to classism, and all in a way that would connect with younger readers. The art style is more comic-like than illustration-like, which isn’t my preference but I do think Craft used the artwork to help tell the story well. 
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