Class Act (New Kid #2) by Jerry Craft (YA Graphic Novel Review)

 

Class Act
(New Kid #2)
by Jerry Craft
Published by Quill Tree Books 
on October 6, 2020
Genre: Young Adult, Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction
Length: 256 pages
Ages: 8 - 12 years

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Synopsis:
In this companion book to New Kid, this time it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in a story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. 


My Thoughts:

One of my goals in 2020 was to read more graphic novels, at least one per month,  and thanks to covid my selection was quite slim but I happened across New Kid and loved it despite that school settings aren't my 'cup of tea'.  

Class Act is a fantastic continuation to New Kid, featuring the budding artist, Jordan Banks, and his RAD friends, including Drew who takes center stage on the cover of this sequel.

In New Kid, Jordan attends the prestigious Riverdale Academy where he navigates new classes, teachers, and friendships, as well as racism and microaggression from both teachers and classmates.

In Class Act, Jordan and his friends start eighth grade at RAD, or Second Form, where Jordan and Drew continue to maneuver through high school life. There's more focus on Drew this time around, though still told from Jordan's pov, as well as more focus on their friendship with Liam, but all the same characters are present and the themes are much the same, making this a must-read for young readers and educators alike. 

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