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Hey, Kiddo: a Graphic Novel by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545902487
ISBN-139780545902489
eBay Product ID (ePID)242825526
Product Key Features
Book TitleHey, Kiddo: a Graphic Novel
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicFamily / General (See Also Headings under Social Topics), Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Social Topics / General (See Also Headings under Family), Social Topics / Depression & Mental Illness
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
AuthorJarrett J. Krosoczka
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight23.4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2019-300454
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for Hey, Kiddo : A National Book Award Finalist Denver Public Library's Best & Brightest Books of 2019 Booklist Editors' Choice - Youth CBC/ TeenReads.com Teen Choice Awards ALSC Notable Children's Books In the Margins *Recommended Nonfiction Book List and a Top Ten Title Action Book Club Selections TLA Texas Topaz Reading List for Nonfiction PA Young Reader's Choice Masterlist Children's and Young Adult Bloggers Literacy Awards (The Cybils) - Winner Indies Choice Best Young Adult Finalist EBSCO SEE-IT Award (Finalist) Ann Arbor Kids Read Comics Awards Nominee Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Master List) Oklahoma Sequoyah Masterlist "The story is a true reflection of the seesaw of life: There are moments of hardship and conflict, but also scenes of joy."-- The New York Times "A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents." -- New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice "Inspiring...poignant and funny...A testament to the power of art and creativity -- and a chain-smoking grandfather -- to save your life." -- New York Times Book Review "Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art." -- Washington Post "Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up." -- Paste Magazine * "Honest, important, and timely." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "A must-have, this book will empower readers." -- School Library Journa l, starred review * "This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art..." -- The Horn Book , starred review * "Deeply vulnerable, moving." -- Booklist , starred review, Praise for Hey, Kiddo: A National Book Award Finalist Denver Public Library's Best & Brightest Books of 2019Booklist Editors' Choice - YouthCBC/ TeenReads.com Teen Choice AwardsALSC Notable Children's BooksIn the Margins *Recommended Nonfiction Book List and a Top Ten TitleAction Book Club SelectionsTLA Texas Topaz Reading List for NonfictionPA Young Reader's Choice MasterlistChildren's and Young Adult Bloggers Literacy Awards (The Cybils) - WinnerIndies Choice Best Young Adult FinalistEBSCO SEE-IT Award (Finalist)Ann Arbor Kids Read Comics Awards NomineeMaryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Master List)Oklahoma Sequoyah Masterlist"The story is a true reflection of the seesaw of life: There are moments of hardship and conflict, but also scenes of joy."-- The New York Times "A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents." -- New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"Inspiring...poignant and funny...A testament to the power of art and creativity -- and a chain-smoking grandfather -- to save your life." -- New York Times Book Review "Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art." -- Washington Post "Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up." -- Paste Magazine* "Honest, important, and timely." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "A must-have, this book will empower readers." -- School Library Journa l, starred review* "This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art..." -- The Horn Book , starred review* "Deeply vulnerable, moving." -- Booklist , starred review, Praise for Hey, Kiddo: *"Honest, important, and timely." -- Kirkus, starred review *"A must-have, this book will empower readers." -- School Library Journal, starred review *"This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity." -- Publisher's Weekly, starred review
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal362.2913092
SynopsisThe powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along.Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive., A National Book Award Finalist In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive., The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along.Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive., The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.
LC Classification NumberHQ536.K763 2018
