Class Act

Class Act (2020–present, HarperCollins) is a warm, insightful middle-grade graphic novel series by acclaimed creator Jerry Craft, following eighth-grader Jordan Banks and his friends as they navigate the challenges of school, friendship, and identity at a prestigious private academy. Craft’s signature blend of humor and heart explores themes of race, class, and belonging through relatable, everyday moments. This standalone companion to New Kid earned a Coretta Scott King Author Award, cementing its importance as a thoughtful, authentic voice in contemporary comics for young readers.