{"product_id":"hey-kiddo-a-graphic-novel","title":"Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJarrett J. Krosoczka\u003c\/b\u003e is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, a two-time winner of the Children's Choice Book Award for the Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year, an Eisner award nominee, and the author and\/or illustrator of more than 30 books for young readers. His critically acclaimed graphic novel memoir \n\u003ci\u003eHey, Kiddo\u003c\/i\u003e was a National Book Award Finalist. His work includes several picture books, select volumes of Star Wars: Jedi Academy, the Lunch Lady graphic novels, and the Platypus Police Squad novel series. Jarrett has given two TED Talks, both of which have been curated to the main page of TED.com and have collectively accrued more than two million views online. He is also the host of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Book Report with JJK\u003c\/i\u003e on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live, a weekly segment celebrating books, authors, and reading. Jarrett lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and children, and their pugs, Ralph and Frank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHey, Kiddo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \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.\"-- \n\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.\" -- \n\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.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\"Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePaste \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine* \"Honest, important, and timely.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"A must-have, this book will empower readers.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journa\u003c\/i\u003el, starred review* \"This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity.\" -- \n\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...\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Deeply vulnerable, moving.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. \n\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. \n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/30\/2018 (EAN 9780545902489, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2018 pg. 109 (EAN 9780545902489, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2018 pg. 46 (EAN 9780545902489, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2018 (EAN 9780545902489, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2019 (EAN 9780545902489, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Graphic Novels Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Senior High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/12\/2018 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/15\/2018 pg. 169 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Middle\/Jr. High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/30\/2018 pg. 93 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2018 pg. 86 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2018 pg. 109 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews Fall Preview\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/15\/2018 pg. 77 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2018 pg. 46 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2018 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2019 (EAN 9780545902472, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eKrosoczka, Jarrett J\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJarrett J. 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