The Awful Years (originally aired on May 7, 2020)

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 809

Jan 1, 2021 • 53m

Judith Warner examines the awkward years of middle school and argues that it may not be as awful as parents think. Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Craft discusses his new book, "New Kid," the poignant story of a young middle schooler who moves to a new school and has to confront racial bias on top of all the pain of being the new kid.

Episode Segments

Middle School MiseryJan 1, 202137mJudith Warner examines the awkward years of middle school and argues that it may not be as awful as parents think.

Judith Warner examines the awkward years of middle school and argues that it may not be as awful as parents think.

New KidJan 1, 202117mNewbery Award-winning author Jerry Craft discusses his new book, "New Kid," the poignant story of a young middle schooler who moves to a new school and has to confront racial bias on top of all the pain of being the new kid.

Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Craft discusses his new book, "New Kid," the poignant story of a young middle schooler who moves to a new school and has to confront racial bias on top of all the pain of being the new kid.