Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to bring you the first writer ever to win three very important prizes in literature - the Newberry Award, The Kirkus Prize, and the Coretta Scott King Award - for a single book.

Would it surprise you to know the first person to win all of these for one amazing book is a graphic novelist?

That’s right, today we’re talking to the creator of the new Kid Series, which now includes New Kid, Class Act, and School Trip.

This is a special episode designed to be played right to this special author’s favorite audience - students. My hope is that you'll play this episode - or a part of it - in class.

I've designed a sketchnotes sheet for you that students can use while they listen (make your copy here).

Check out all three of Jerry's popular graphic novels for middle schoolers here. 

Explore Jerry Craft's website here. 

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