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

Constant Wonder

Jan 1, 2021 8:00 pm
52:51 mins

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

Episode Segments

Middle School Misery

36m

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

New Kid

16m

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.