Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Jordan Banks is starting 7th grade at a fancy private school. He'd rather go to art school, but his mom feels like this is an opportunity that can't be missed. His family isn't rich like many of the other families at the school and it isn't very diverse. Jordan has a long bus ride to school, and even though he makes some friends right away, Jordan feels like he doesn't really fit in.
Jerry Craft is both author and illustrator - the story is well balanced letting both the dialogue and pictures tell the story. Perfect for middle school students, the kids who like Raina Telgemeier and Svetlana Chmakova will delight in finding this one. It's great to see a male protagonist, and it doesn't hurt that he is culturally different from his peers - lots of kids will be able to relate!
Lisa Librarian
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