Jerry Craft
1963, United States — present
2 books banned2 bans across 1 country2 currently active
Jerry Craft is best known for New Kid, a Newbery Medal–winning graphic novel addressing race, class, and identity through the experiences of a Black student at a predominantly white private school. Despite its critical acclaim, New Kid has been banned or restricted in some school districts for its discussion of race and systemic inequality. Craft has responded publicly, arguing such bans reflect discomfort with the subject matter rather than legitimate content concerns. His work makes complex social issues accessible to younger readers through humor and visual storytelling.
