New Kid

Jerry Craft's New Kid (2019–present) is a groundbreaking middle-grade graphic novel series from HarperCollins that explores the challenges of being the new student at a prestigious private school, told through the eyes of seventh-grader Jordan Banks. Craft, who serves as both writer and artist, infuses the story with warm, authentic humor and a keen eye for the social dynamics of race, class, and belonging. The series' first volume won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize, making it a landmark in children's comics for its honest, relatable portrayal of navigating identity and friendship.