Jordan tries to find his place and identity at school from "summary" of New Kid by Jerry Craft
Throughout the story, Jordan is constantly grappling with the challenge of fitting in and figuring out where he belongs in his new school. From the moment he steps into the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School, he is met with stares and assumptions based on his race. Jordan is one of the few students of color in a predominantly white institution, and this fact does not go unnoticed by his peers or teachers. As Jordan navigates the halls of Riverdale, he is confronted with stereotypes and microaggressions that make him feel like an outsider. He is often mistaken for the school janitor or basketball player simply because of his skin color. These experiences highlight the struggle Jordan faces in asserting his own identity in a place where he is constantly being defined by others. Despite the challenges he ...
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