"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?"--Provided by publisher.

New Kid

Look out! There is a new boy in Miss Hall's class. His name is Sid, and he is one silly kid.

The New Kid

When read forward and backwards, this clever and thought-provoking flip-it story demonstrates that there’s more than one way to think about someone who might seem “different” at first glance. It isn’t easy to say hi to someone new, is it? Told from the perspective of a student, The New Kid Welcome (or Welcome the New Kid when flipped) presents readers with two versions of what happens when a "new kid" joins the protagonist's school. In the first half of the book, the student tells us that they don’t want to be nice to the new kid or welcome them into their group simply because they seem different. In the second half, the same lines of the story are placed in reverse order. When read this way, the student encourages us to say hello to someone new, saying they will share their table and snacks. With a simple flip of the story, feelings of intolerance give way to those of inclusion and kindness. Precise, thoughtful text and inclusive illustrations combine to create a perfect tool for promoting acceptance and a kinder world. After all... It is easy to say hi to someone new, isn’t it?

The New Kid Welcome/Welcome the New Kid

Being the new kid in school can be a challenge. But you can turn some of those hard things -- such as not being able to find the bathroom– into FUN things! Here are 15 ways to make your days as a new kid great! You'll never want to be an "old" kid again!

The 15 Best Things about Being the New Kid

The new boy in class is a disruptive pest until one child remembers how bad it feels to be new at school and makes friends with Sid.

The New Kid (Dot Book)

When almost-nine-year-old Carson Blum and his father move to Northern California, he is worried about adjusting to his new, large, public school and finding friends.

Hal the hedgehog is shy. When a new kid comes around, heÕll have to learn how to make a new friend so they can all have fun together. In Frolic picture books, lovable animal characters encounter problems that kids 3-5 can relate toÑand learn that prayer helps. Each picture book includes a simple prayer that parents and kids can say together.

Hal and the New Kid

Ryan is a young author with a passion for illustration. You are sure to enjoy this read about a new kid in school and the challenges that are faced in the classroom.

Gaby learns a lesson in kindness when she befriends the new girl in school.

Little Critter and his friends spend time with a boy who has just moved to their neighborhood.

New Kid in Town

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