Goodreads Choice Award for Graphic Novels & Comics Awards Awards and honors for Hey, Kiddo Yearīooklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youthīooklist Top of the List for Youth Nonfiction Hey, Kiddo was named one of the best nonfiction books of 2018 by The Horn Book. 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." It also received a starred review from Booklist, who said, "It’s some sort of spectacular. The audiobook, narrated by Krosoczka and a cast of others, is a Junior Library Guild book. A must-have, this book will empower readers, especially those who feel alone in difficult situations."
Kelley Gile of School Library Journal said it was " compelling, sometimes raw look at how addiction can affect families. 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." Kirkus called the book "onest, important, and timely."
It received many positive reviews, including starred reviews from Booklist, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The Horn Book, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness. Hey, Kiddo is a Junior Library Guild book. The book tells the story of Krosoczka's childhood living with his grandparents while his mother lived with a substance use disorder. Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction is a graphic memoir by Jarrett J.
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