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In 'New Kid,' a Black seventh grader navigates a new school

NPR's Book of the Day

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Coming-of-Age Stories and the Banning of 'New Kid'

This chapter explores the concept of coming-of-age stories, focusing on the banned book 'New Kid'. The author shares his research on critical race theory being mistakenly associated with the ban, and how adults recognized the book's innocence and apologized for canceling his school visit.

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