{"product_id":"9780545902489","title":"Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jarrett J. Krosoczka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003ci\u003eHey, Kiddo\u003c\/i\u003e is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hey, Kiddo: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA National Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003eDenver Public Library's Best \u0026amp; 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.\"-- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice\"Inspiring...poignant and funny...A testament to the power of art and creativity -- and a chain-smoking grandfather -- to save your life.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\"Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePaste \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine* \"Honest, important, and timely.\" --\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"A must-have, this book will empower readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journa\u003c\/i\u003el, starred review* \"This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art...\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Deeply vulnerable, moving.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hey, Kiddo: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA National Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003eDenver Public Library's Best \u0026amp; 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.\"-- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice\"Inspiring...poignant and funny...A testament to the power of art and creativity -- and a chain-smoking grandfather -- to save your life.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\"Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePaste \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine* \"Honest, important, and timely.\" --\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"A must-have, this book will empower readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journa\u003c\/i\u003el, starred review* \"This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art...\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Deeply vulnerable, moving.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545902489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40758016344270,"sku":"9780545902489","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_0e404d2e-f7fd-44c0-8f81-3155bd024816.jpg?v=1644501612","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545902489","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}