This summer the Bigelow Community will read New Kid, by Jerry Craft. Grade 6 & 7 students will receive the book when getting their belongings in the last week of school. The book should be read by students and parents over the summer. All Bigelow students will complete the same assignment for New Kid.  Click for a copy of the assignment.

New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.

The goal of Bigelow’s One School, One Book Program is to create a more inclusive community through participation in a common reading experience as a whole school. Through discussion and advisory activities, staff and students will share a common experience of reading and learning together. Go to the One School, One Book page, on the Bigelow Library website, to learn more about the book and the program.