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1. 1. J Vs. K

   

   Fifth-graders J and K — one a visual storyteller and the other a wordsmith — both enter their school's annual creative storytelling contest. Their rivalry turns into a funny, scheming showdown of artist versus writer, full of comics-style creativity and inventive twists, as they compete for the top spot.

   The 12615th Greatest Book of All Time

2. 2. New Kid

   A Graphic Novel

   

   "New Kid" is a graphic novel that follows the story of Jordan Banks, a seventh grader who loves drawing cartoons about his life experiences. As one of the few African American students attending a prestigious private school, he confronts challenges and microaggressions from both peers and faculty who often struggle to see beyond stereotypes. Throughout the story, Jordan navigates the complexities of fitting in and finding his identity in a predominantly white environment, while also maintaining connections with his friends from his old neighborhood. The novel explores themes of race, class, and belonging through the lens of a young artist finding his unique voice.

   The 17010th Greatest Book of All Time

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