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New Kid
Children's graphic fiction
New Kid
Aspiring cartoonist Jordan Banks would rather attend art school, but his parents enroll him at an elite private academy where he is one of few students of color. Daily travel between his Washington Heights neighborhood and Riverdale exposes differences in wealth, culture, and the assumptions classmates and teachers make about him. New friendships help, yet Jordan must navigate microaggressions, code-switching, and the pressure to represent more than himself. Funny and incisive, this graphic novel suits readers who enjoy school stories, expressive sketchbook art, friendship across difference, and accessible examinations of race, privilege, and belonging.
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Content notes
Racism, microaggressions, bullying, and class conflict
Alcohol-Free Pour
Classic Hot Cocoa
Velvety chocolate suits a lively, lighthearted reading mood.
What you'll need
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
Cocktail Pour · 21+
Mint Julep
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Bourbon and mint over crushed ice make a cool classic for a leisurely afternoon.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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