New Kid

Jordan Banks navigates the challenges of being one of the few kids of color at a prestigious private school after leaving his Washington Heights neighborhood. The graphic novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and finding your place while dealing with microaggressions and cultural differences. Jordan must balance staying true to himself while fitting in at his new school, learning valuable lessons about resilience and self-acceptance. The story sensitively addresses issues of race, class differences, and the immigrant experience through Jordan's Dominican-American family background.