Awards and Honors2020 Charlotte Huck Award Honor
2019 Kirkus Prize Winner
2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist Kirkus Best Books - 2019 Publishers Weekly Best Books - 2019 SLJ Best Books - 2019
CSMCL Best Books - 2019
CPL Best Books - 2019
NYPL Best Books - 2019
2020 Newbery Medal Winner
2020 Coretta Scott King Author Book Award Winner
As Jordan travels from his Washington Heights neighborhood to the upscale Riverdale private school where he’s starting seventh grade, he finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Full-color illustrations.
Topics Neighborhoods. Family life. Washington Heights, New York City. Riverdale, Bronx. Private schools. Art and drawing. Academics. Race and racism. Friendship. Comics and graphic novels.
SRC Level 3.100000
SRC Points 6.000000
Lexile GN320L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-31
JLG Release Date Apr 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, blending humor, adventure, and character-driven storytelling to create engaging reading experiences that draw readers into rich, visually driven worlds.