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🚫 Banned Book Spotlight: New Kid (2019) by Jerry Craft

The story of Jordan Banks, a seventh grader navigating life at a prestigious private school while staying true to his identity and passion for art.

#BannedBooks #JerryCraft #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackAuthor
September 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This is the story of a kid,who happens to be Black,starts going to a new school and his struggles being one of the few Black kids there.

Adopt your copy of the graphic novel New Kid here! bookshop.org/a/81228/9780...

#jerrycraft #graphicnovel #reading #bibliophile #bookworm #bookdragon
August 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My #outofcontextnotes for the opening session of the @scbwi's #scbwisummer2025 featuring @LaurentLinn moderating @jerrycraft, #kerilambert, @gayleforman, @ebetsygomez, and #DanNovack. I wasn't able to watch the whole thing, but this is what I was able to get.
July 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You never know who you'll bump into at the ‪@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬ conference, and we were thrilled to meet up with @JerryCraft and Kwame Alexander!

Learn more about our recent work with Kwame: lflib.org/kwame-alex...
July 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is What I'm Talking About. 24 hours Later and J vs. K is Put into Action in Southern Connecticut Schools @JerryCraft @BookingBiz
This is What I'm Talking About. 24 hours Later and J vs. K is Already Put in Action in Southern Connecticut Schools
A million and one fingersnaps to authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft for having the arm, hand, and phalange muscles to autograph 300 cop...
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May 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I Am Proud to Say, "We Pulled It Off!" - J vs. K (@JerryCraft & Kwame Alexander) Book Signing for 300 Norwalk, Bridgeport, & Stratford School Readers at @WestportLibrary
I Am Proud to Say, "We Pulled It Off!" - J vs. K (Jerry Craft & Kwame Alexander) Book Signing for 300 Norwalk, Bridgeport, & Stratford School Readers at Westport Library
I've always felt I was pretty good at keeping secrets, but this one was a little challenging. There were the schools to contact, the buses t...
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May 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Some days are better than others. Grateful to @JerryCraft
& @KwameAlexander for their stop today to work with 300
@CWPFairfield teachers and young people. Many thanks to
@FairfieldU seniors: Nohea, Max, & Bianca. @WestportLibrary
is a wonderful community partner for amazing work!
May 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It was a Battle for the ages. My 4th and 5th graders picked their favorite 😍 Team K for the win! #KwameAlexander #jerrycraft

We read excerpts from The Crossover and New Kid to select our winner.
April 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#JerryCraft and #KwameAlexander doing my part. My students are so excited to read your new book. We've got it pre-ordered. Posting our school winner in a few days. @jerrycraft.bsky.social @iamkwame4life.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
March 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Now you can read my book in any language. Albanian, Lithuanian even! Just not some parts of Texas” #jerrycraft #kidlit #tlsky #bookssavelives #representatiommatters
March 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Oh look I’m being banned! I guess I have no other choice than to….. write another book!”
#jerrycraft #kidlit #wemta25 #saveamerica
March 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to celebrate the power of reading and storytelling! 📖✨

#GLMASummerInstitute #JerryCraft #NewKid #ClassAct #SchoolTrip #GraphicNovels #ReadingMatters #LiteracyLeaders #GLMA
#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians
February 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Don't Edit Individuality.

A graphic novel tells the story of an African American boy who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school.
#jerrycraft #bannedbooks #newkids #newberrymedal
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
💥 Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to celebrate the power of reading and storytelling! 📖✨
#GLMASummerInstitute #TLSly #JerryCraft #NewKid #ClassAct #SchoolTrip #GraphicNovels #ReadingMatters #LiteracyLeaders #GLMA

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January 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
In Celebration of MLK's Legacy, I Spent the Day Cherishing the Creativity of Two of my Favorite Humans, JerryCraft & KwameAlexander - Looking Forward to the Release in May
In Celebration of MLK's Legacy, I Spent the Day Cherishing the Creativity of Two of my Favorite Humans, @JerryCraft & @KwameAlexander
First, Rooster, I'm simply thankful frogs entered the collaboration within this 'ribbeting collaboration. That's most important. Seriously, ...
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January 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I was excited before, but after tonight's preview event with @JerryCraft and organizers, I really can't wait for #WEMTA2025 in March! So many incredible authors and presenters. Honoured to be the closing keynote
Details here: www.wemta.org/events/confe...
#TLSky
January 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 PM
The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is award-winning author/illustrator @JerryCraft.

He created the graphic novels "New Kid," "Class Act," and "School Trip." "New Kid" won the Newbery Medal, Kirkus Prize, and Coretta Scott King Author Award.

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Book Flood Podcast (E13): Newbery Medal Winner Jerry Craft on “New Kid” – Golden Libraries
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October 22, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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November 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM