I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series. Jerry Craft just has a way of telling meaningful heartfelt middle grade stories of acceptance, and learning about those whose experiences are similar or different from yours while also making kids of all types feel seen in books that they can enjoy! Cannot wait to add this to our collection.

I am a big fan of Jerry Craft and have multiple copies of New Kid and Class Act in my library. It was also selected by our district as a book for classroom libraries. We currently have it in all 6-8 grade ELA rooms. It's a fantastic series for reluctant readers, for sparking conversations about class and race, as well as a great narrative with humor and heart. I will definitely be buying this for my library.

Wonderful addition to Jerry Craft's "New Kid" graphic novel series. It works as a stand-alone, but integrates best when read as the third in the series. Characters are real and engaging with a very exciting storyline. Artwork is at it's best for captivating and colorful graphic novels.

Jerry Craft delivers another amazing graphic novel in the third installment of Drew, Jordan, and Liam’s stories. Craft has a talent that few other authors are able to replicate - he teaches his readers, young and old, to become more self-aware and socially responsible. His characters are more representative of our youth and society as a whole.

Craft’s appreciation and fondness for his fellow graphic novelists and BIPOC authors is evident throughout School Trip (and his other books). The loving Easter eggs are always fun to keep an eye out for if you are a MG/YA enthusiast.

Jerry Craft’s books deserve a spot in every library, classroom, and middle grade reader’s bookshelf. School Trip is no exception.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I do not know how Jerry Craft was able to take us on a journey that was even better than the first two!
The way he navigating the real and relevant context while remaining palatable for all is artistry.
He is a true genius!

This is book 3 in Jerri Craft’s book about the Riverdale Academy Day school. Book one won a Newberry. book 2 was a Class Act, and book 3 is semi-boring. It has taken this reader over three months to finish this middle grade graphic novel. The beginning of it reads very much like the first book does where Jordan once again is feeling nervous and anxious. Only this time changing schools is picking the right high school.

It’s the last semester at the school which means it’s time for a class trip and our characters are headed to Paris. Technically, there’s multiple places for the students to go, and one of the more obnoxious characters purposely gets teachers on the wrong trips. A lot of this book focuses on the obnoxious character Andrew, and how he treats people. I think it’s that obnoxiousness that took me out of this story and did not make it as engrossing as the first two books. But around 3/4 of the way through, Drew and Andy have a showdown while in Paris. It’s that meeting which takes place in all of six pages that’s going to get this book banned.

This meeting is Drew and Andrew talking about 1) how Andy treats people, and 2) how Drew is automatically disadvantaged because of his race. What I love about this, it’s a very real conversation. Drew talks about how things are just more uncomfortable for him because he is black. and Andrew talks about why he feels uncomfortable because Drew is black, and how society reacts. At this page in the book the art goes to black-and-white silhouettes as they’re making these arguments back and forth. These are arguments heard in modern media right now. These are the arguments that the predominantly Republicans, right wing Republicans, are making about how talking about race makes the white kids feel uncomfortable. This book brings it to the forefront where the mean bully white kid says well, I am uncomfortable because you have these advantages that I don’t have. Drew points out that without those advantage (affirmative action) his race would be dirt under Andrew’s feet.

Both of them talking about what is fair and what’s not fair, and Drew pointing out that just because Andy has a white name and a white presence, he’s automatically has advantages that Drew will never have. There’s an issue in the book where something happens in a store and Andrew says “just take it back” and Drew says “I’m not gonna do that”. When the reader gets to this argument, Drew states he didn’t want to take it back because bad things can. This was done in such a great simplistic way to show both arguments and that it’s OK for someone not to feel uncomfortable because it turns out everybody feels uncomfortable.

It’s the last fourth of this book that made me think of this book like the rest of the series. The build up to get to these parts was too long and after this argument, they get back to the states and meet with a teacher who’s always treated the children differently based on their race going hey, I got sent to the special program and now I understanding why to buy diverse books, but now these books are banned, because well hell yeah that’s the modern world we live in. Overall, the ending makes this book work. It was a struggle to get there, but by the end it was entirely worth it.

This books follows students that have been previous introduced in other books. This time the students are off on a class trip where they will be visiting different places around the world. The plot line is very easy to follow, but there are many topics that you can discuss with this book. A great graphic novel to have in your classroom library.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read and review this book. School trip is a graphic novel that surround Jordan, Drew, Liam, and other characters that we met in the New Kid book. This is a full-color graphic novel with a beautiful art style.

"Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can’t wait to see all the amazing art in the famous City of Lights. But when their trusted faculty guides are replaced at the last minute, the school trip takes an unexpected—and hilarious—turn. Especially when trying to find their way around a foreign city ends up being almost as tricky as navigating the same friendships, fears, and differences that they struggle with at home."

This is a great middle grade graphic novel. It was fun following Jordan and his friends around Paris and seeing the adventures they went on.

The third book in the New Kid series is absolutely wonderful! Jordan, Drew, Liam and the rest of the Riverdale Academy Day School crew returns for the spring school trips. Jordan, Drew, and Liam get to go to Paris with several classmates, and they have an outstanding trip. Even with a mix-up with school staff, the students learn about French culture, art, and each other along the way. I loved how Jordan's comics were added at the beginning of each chapter. I also felt like School Trip uses dialogue and social situations to really open deep conversations with and between students about how to interact with peers when they don't see eye-to-eye. I will definitely be purchasing copies and getting it into the hands of students as soon as possible! Thank you Netgalley for this advance copy to review!

The kids of Riverdale Academy Day School are back for another adventure, this time planning for and going on a school trip. This isn't any old field trip though. Different groups of students travel to different locations, including Alaska, Alabama, and Paris. Jordan Banks ("New Kid"), Drew Ellis ("Class Act"), and their friends are selected for the trip to Paris. Jerry Craft skillfully writes a story about middle schoolers for middle schoolers, capturing the simple stressors like slight jealousy of seeing ones' friends making friends with someone else, as well as the more complex difficulties like implicit racial bias and economic classes. Though problems in real life are rarely solved as easily as they are in this book, Craft sets forth examples for a middle school audience (and beyond!) of how to approach these situations. The artwork, as usual, is bright and eye-catching.

Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this graphic novel before it’s publication date!

There are so many great lessons in this story! Learning to stand up for yourself and others, taking a chance on others after you’ve judged them at face value, and just plain being a good friend!

Jordan’s comics make appearances throughout the book and there are mentions of big concepts throughout the book. You wouldn’t think how much you connect to the characters in a graphic novel, but that’s the glory of Jerry Craft and The New Kid series!

Jerry Craft is amazing. His graphic novels have so much woven into them, rereading is a requirement. I really loved the ending with the shoutouts to other graphic novels at the end! The way he portrays and opens discussion on difficult topics is also well done. A must read for sure!

I was so happy to be able to get an early copy of Mr. Craft's new book. I had used the first book in the series with my students to talk about life and things they experienced or saw happening to those around them. In this second book the story continues with the same simple storytelling, the daily life. Don't let the simple story fool you though because it is able to convey complex ideas and issues in a way that can be easily understood.

This is a book that can open dialogue in a way that allows for discussion and teaching while also avoiding finger pointing and blame. I highly recommend this book to parents and children alike.

Thank you Jerry Craft and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in advance of its publication.

Amazing instalment to New Kid! Craft continues to brilliantly blend humor and serious topics. Here, he tackles jokes that aren't really funny. A series of mistakes threaten to ruin everyone's School Trip. Paris is a place of beautiful exploration and discovery as well as a place to confront fears and differences. A must addition for graphic novel collections.

Thank you NetGalley for the advance reader copy of this book. My students and I have really enjoyed Jerry Craft's books in the past and I was excited to read his newest creation. It did not disappoint. Mr. Craft does an excellent way of addressing topics and areas that students often have difficulty talking about. In this novel, the students in the book are traveling to various parts of the world on a school trip, hence the title. During this trip, the characters explore not only Paris but also their relationships with each other. This book addresses bullying and acceptance in a way that students can identify with. The book also covers book banning and at times I felt it was misplaced but I understood why the author included it. I fully intend to purchase this book when it becomes available to purchase for my 6th grade classroom and I highly recommend it for any middle grade student.

Usually when the first book in a series is as unique as The New Kid, the rest of the series can be a dissapppointment because it doesn't feel as fresh. But this series keeps getting better. I would recommend reading them in order, so that you know the characters and their relationships.

The kids at Riverdale Academy Day School don't go on run-of-the-mill field trips. They go places like Paris, Alaska and the Civil Rights Trail. Jordan is in the group that goes to Paris. In this new setting, the kids discover things about each other they never knew.

It is tough to find books with the silliness kids love while also making them think. Craft openly says he writes books he wished he had as a kid, and kids today are grateful to have them. School Trip is filled with puns and dad jokes that had me laughing out loud. But, it also addresses head-on the issues POC face. I loved that the kids had a natural, open dialogue about their feelings.

More great lessons learned. And in Paris to boot! This was a great graphic novel series for kids and adults alike of any skin color or gender.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book. What a great addition to Craft’s collection. It was a fun read with good lessons. I loved the cheeky reference to book bannings. Plus, I loved the travel aspect of the book. This will be a great addition to my classroom.

This was my favorite of the three! The way all of the lessons were presented were easy to understand and handled really well. Craft doesn’t gloss over the harder topics and I think this book will be the start of many important conversations.

New Kid was one of my favorite graphic novels for young readers. A lot of people agreed as it won a Newbery Award. How great to see a sequel with School Trip. Here’s hoping this will become a continuing series.