Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying “You have to work twice as hard to be just as good

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Class Act: A Graphic Novel Adam Rubin Eighth grader Drew Ellis isNew York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, its Jordans friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh out loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying You have to work twice as