Can Jerry Craft do wrong? I don't think so as his latest work is just as fun filled and thoughtful as his previous books. As always, they are a must have for our library, and the children cannot get enough.

This series is easily one of my favorites, but I LOVED tackling book banning in this. And the last three pages having the names of all the Raina T books? I LOVED.

But I also loved it because it tackles racial bias, bullying, how hard it is to see people differently when our opinions are so egregiously cemented, how ignorance is often taught from any early age, and how open communication is extremely important. Stand up for yourself and stand up for those around you.

Fantastic sequel to an already fantastic book! Craft takes the known world of Jordan, Drew, and Liam and brings it abroad to a new world. It's a similar story of finding identity in the unknown and the community in the individual in a hilarious way that Jerry Craft knows well. I have already ordered this book for our library and it has trouble staying on our shelves.

This was a good story for middle school students. My students enjoy graphic novels and this one told a story they could relate to and I believe most of my students would enjoy it.

I think this is the best out of all three in the series even with my one nitpick. As a teacher who has arranged field trips, I call bull on the possibility of students being able to get into the system and switch the sponsors of the field trip. Apart from that though, the relationships continue to evolve as the characters grow. They have confrontational conversations that sound like real middle schoolers. I loved all of the interactions of this now ensemble cast as well as the way Craft continues to address contemporary events and the experiences of the BIPOC community.

Jerry Craft is one of those authors who turns kids into readers and he continues to do so with another great entry to the New Kid series. A must for middle grade classrooms.

This was a great follow up to New Kid and Class Act. Jerry Craft does a great job teaching lessons through his books.

What a good attention to the already great series. What happens when a school trip is taken and the biggest bully is on it? This not only is a fun trip to Paris, but also a learning experience for everyone.

I really wanted to like this book and was enjoying it until Drew forgot to have the store clerk remove the theft strip from his shirt after purchasing it. His mother had to come to the mall and told him that they would buy him a new shirt rather than go into the store to sayhe had purchased it. Because He Was Black. Give me a break. I know there is racism in this country but why are you trying to convince children that everyone thinks black people are thieves?!? It continues to have a white girl return to the store and have the device removed in a matter of minutes. I was completely turned off. Stop trying to put racism where there is none and let’s fight it where it really is! I did not read this book after that point.


I received an ARC from Harper Collins Children’s Books, Quill Tree Books. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.

"School Trip" is a stellar addition to Jerry Craft's "New Kid" companion series. Craft brilliantly takes his characters out of New York and sends them to Paris. In doing so, the reader sees that characters (and people) of all cultural and racial backgrounds should explore and go on adventures. It also serves as an introduction for young readers about how racial constructs differ depending on the environment (or in this case, the country). Beyond being an honest view into microaggressions, bias, and privilege, it's also hilarious and poignant. We see the characters continue to grow up, make mistakes, and cheer each other on—all the while appreciating croissants and beautiful artwork.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for access to an electronic copy of School Trip by Jerry Craft in exchange for an honest review.

CW: bullying, racism, classism, see full list on StoryGraph

In the third installment of the New Kid series by Jerry Craft, Jordan and friends embark on an international school trip to Paris where they continue to learn about culture, friendship, and kindness.

I cannot recommend this series enough. I loved this third book in particular because we got to see more of Jordan's personal comics as he grows into his own love of art and uses it as a form of processing what is going on in his world. As always, this book illustrates the importance of kindness in relationships, and how to stand up for personal values.

This series is a great read for all ages!

I could read about Jordan and the RAD crew over and over again. This series is phenomenal- tackles real issues plus moments of being wickedly funny. Any library should have this series. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC.

This was a great third installment to the New Kid series. I appreciate how Jerry Craft does not shy away from discussing tough subjects and that some of the characters began to stand up for themselves and take on their bullies with honesty and directness. As a librarian myself, I also liked that the librarian in the book was open-minded enough to take the boys’ suggestions to get more books for her library that represented them. I think Craft represents both his adults and children realistically and I look forward to the continuation of the story of Jordan and his friends.

For any kid who has ever felt bullied or left out, the graphic novels in this series provide encouragement. Jordan and friends find out new things about each other and about their teachers as they go on school trips. The illustrations and story line will appeal to intermediate and middle school kids. Although part of a series, this novel can be read as a stand alone.

I received this graphic novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

FUN, adventurous graphic novel about a life-changing trip to Paris and helping others find their way to kindness, instead of meanness.

I knew I was going to LOVE this entry as much as I LOVED the first 2 books in this series! I didn't want to read this book so quickly, so I took my time reading it slowly in order to savor each page!

Jordan Banks and his friends are approaching the end of their middle school years. For Jordan's classmates, they are looking forward to their school trip; for Jordan, he has to decide whether or not he's going to return to R.A.D. or attend art school for his high school years. But first, Jordan and his friends are traveling to France!

Jerry Craft is a talented storyteller and artist. I enjoyed this book because it was fun and realistic. Kids love this series because it's relevant to them and is presented in a format that many of them are familiar with and enjoy.

Don't let the "controversy" fool you, this book is worth reading!

THIS is what the New Kid series has been building to. In Jordan's last year at RAD he visits Paris with a group of classmates. Old hurts bubble to the surface as personalities clash in such a close setting.

I loved the chance to see more of the secondary characters at RAD after 2 books of heavy introspection. This book is quite a bit more didactic than the previous two, as several of the comics-within-the-comic address how to deal with social situations and negativity. I'm not sure that most middle schoolers will internalize the difficult issues and mature communication methods the characters show...but kids do impress me all the time.

And finally, speaking of maturing, shout out to my girl Alex who went from the weired puppet-girl to socially adjusted introvert over the course of three books. Jerry Craft says in his author's note that he writes books where his middle-school self could be seen, and with Alex my childless millennial self felt SO SEEN.

Not as fun as the previous two entries into this series, mostly because it dives deep into much more serious subject matter: namely race relations and privilege. Dare I say it even veers off into slightly preachy territory. Yes, these are conversations that need to be had, especially with young people, but there is a way to go there without sucking the life out of what is usually a fun little crew of misfits.

Thank you HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this wonderful book. Just like the previous 2 books in the series, this one has a wonderfully written, realistic characters and a strong, authentic voice that is very relatable to the modern teenager. Can’t wait to share this book with my students ! Definitely recommend!

Newberry Award winning author Jerry Craft does it again in this latest installment of Jordan Banks' life. Leading into summer vacation, Jordan and his friends are headed to Paris on a school trip. Unfortunately, some pranksters have changed certain aspects of the trip. Luckily, it doesn't deter the fun this group of friends will have.
What I love most about Craft's style is that he eloquently conveys micro-aggressions. I cringe often when reading his work because he expertly describes and portrays the biases of many other characters. In my opinion, his writing is very eye-opening and should be read by all.
While this book started a little slower for me than the other two, and it was a little more unrealistic in terms of the trip itself, I found myself throughly enjoying the ending. My favorite part was the page where his mother is talking about how unrealistic is artistic dream is. I actually got goosebumps when reading that section!
I've noticed that New Kid and Class Act have flown off my library shelves. I have a waitlist a foot long, students cannot get enough of it! I can't wait to add this one to the collection.