Hey, Kiddo
Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka is an illustrated graphic memoir published by Scholastic in 2018, featuring 294 pages in English. This book presents Krosoczka’s experiences growing up in a complex family dynamic, marked by his mother’s struggles with addiction and the absence of his father. Living with his opinionated grandparents, Jarrett navigates the challenges of his childhood while trying to create a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos.
Readers will find a candid exploration of social topics such as addiction and family dynamics, as Krosoczka reflects on his journey through childhood and adolescence. The memoir highlights his artistic expression as a means of coping with his circumstances, ultimately leading him to confront the realities of his family life. This edition offers a unique perspective on the impact of substance abuse and the resilience found in creativity.
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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.
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