Who is Jerry Craft?
JERRY CRAFT is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His book, “New Kid,” is the winner of the 2020 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature. It is the first graphic novel in the Newbery’s nearly 100 year history to receive the award. Craft is only the fifth African-American author to land the coveted prize. “New Kid” was also awarded the Coretta Scott King award for an outstanding work by an African American writer. Craft is the second person to have simultaneously won both awards in the same year. (Continue Reading from Jerry Craft's Website)
Keep Exploring Jerry Craft and Graphic Novels
Listen to an Interview with Jerry Craft from WNYC
Book Recommendations from Jerry Craft from HarperCollins Publishers website
Blindfold Drawing Challenge with Jerry Craft from #ShelfStuff YouTube Channel
What is a Graphic Novel? from Drawing Words & Writing Pictures
Activities for Grades 4-8
Websites and Apps for Making Comics from Common Sense Education
How do I Make a Comic? from Jessica Emmett Studios
Kids Make Comics #1 from Dave McDonald Art YouTube Channel
How to Make a Comic Strip in 6 Easy Steps from Imagine Forest
Create a Comic Strip Using a Printable Template from Scholastic
Watch Jerry Craft's Visit to Camp Explore
Meet the New Kid, Jordan Banks
Read New Kid or a Book about Making Graphic Novels
