Bill and Theresa are a middle class, African American couple. Their life is somewhat routine until it is interrupted by an armed robbery in their home. They are held hostage by two men who are looking for something, but they, like Bill and Theresa, get more than they could have imagined out of the ordeal. A drama occurring at the intersection of class and race, A Class Act examines what it means to be "other" in America.

A Class Act

Class Act

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it’s Jordan’s friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying “You have to work twice as hard to be just as good.” His grandmother has reminded him his entire life. But what if he works ten times as hard and still isn’t afforded the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted? To make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids. He wants to pretend like everything is fine, but it's hard not to withdraw, and even their mutual friend Jordan doesn't know how to keep the group together. As the pressures mount, will Drew find a way to bridge the divide so he and his friends can truly accept each other? And most important, will he finally be able to accept himself? New Kid, the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal, is now joined by Jerry Craft's powerful Class Act.

This is a book that will show you just how to develop yourself and your 'A' talent and become a Class Act. It is filled with practical tips, ideas, and exercises to take you step by step along the road to success.

The Class Act Book

This book includes a collection of riddles and puns about school.

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