Author | Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
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Language | English |
Genre | Graphic memoir |
Publisher | Graphix |
Publication date | October 9, 2018 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Hardcover), Audiobook |
Pages | 320 |
ISBN | 9780545902489 |
Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction is a graphic memoir by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, published October 9, 2018 by Graphix. The book tells the story of Krosoczka's childhood living with his grandparents while his mother lived with a substance use disorder.
Hey, Kiddo is a Junior Library Guild book. [1] It received universal acclaim, including starred reviews from Booklist , [2] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, [3] The Horn Book , [4] Kirkus Reviews , [5] Publishers Weekly , [6] School Library Journal , [7] and Shelf Awareness. [8]
Kirkus called the book "[h]onest, important, and timely." [5]
Writing for Booklist, Sarah Hunter noted, "There have been a slew of graphic memoirs published for youth in the past couple of years, but the raw, confessional quality and unguarded honesty of Krosoczka’s contribution sets it apart from the crowd." [2]
Kelley Gile of School Library Journal said it was "[a] compelling, sometimes raw look at how addiction can affect families. A must-have, this book will empower readers, especially those who feel alone in difficult situations." [7]
The audiobook, narrated by Krosoczka and a cast of others, is a Junior Library Guild book. [9] It also received a starred review from Booklist, who said, "It’s some sort of spectacular... In a production that is meticulously produced and spellbinding to experience, Krosoczka’s challenging childhood becomes a cathartic, captivating friends-and-family aural affair to remember." [10]
Hey, Kiddo was named one of the best nonfiction books of 2018 by The Horn Book. [11]
Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | Booklist's Best Arts Books for Youth | Top 10 | [12] |
Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth | Selection | [13] | |
Booklist Top of the List for Youth Nonfiction | Selection | [14] | |
Goodreads Choice Award for Graphic Novels & Comics | Nominee | [15] | |
Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature | Finalist | [16] | |
National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Finalist | [5] | |
2019 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Selection | [17] [18] |
Booklist's Best Graphic Novels for Youth | Top 10 | [19] | |
Booklist's Best Biographies for Youth | Top 10 | [20] | |
Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio | Selection | [21] | |
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction | Honor | [22] | |
Dragon Award for Best Graphic Novel | Nominee | ||
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults | Finalist | [23] [24] | |
YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Top 10 | [25] [26] | |
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Top 10 | [27] [28] | |
2020 | Audie Award for Young Adult Title | Finalist | [29] |
Odyssey Award | Winner | [30] [31] | |
Rhode Island Teen Book Award | Nominee | [32] | |
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [33] [34] |
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