From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Jerry Craftcomes a special box set that includes New Kid, winner of theNewbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize, and itscompanion, Class Act, both #1 New York Times bestsellers!In New Kid, seventh grader Jordan Banks lovesnothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending himto his dream art school, his parents enroll him in the prestigious RiverdaleAcademy Day School, where there are few kids of color. As Jordan makes thedaily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale school, hefinds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one.Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping hisneighborhood friends and staying true to himself?In Class Act, newly minted eighth grader DrewEllis takes center stage. Drew is no stranger to the saying “You have to worktwice as hard to be just as good.” But what if he works ten times ashard and still isn’t afforded the same opportunities as his privileged RADclassmates? To make matters worse, Drew is trying not to withdraw from hisbuddy Liam, who might be one of those privileged kids. And their mutual friend,Jordan, doesn't know how to keep the group together. Will Drew ever find a wayto bridge the divide so they can all truly accept each other? Moreover, will heever be able to accept himself?This box set of two bestselling graphic novels makes an excellent gift!
