Hey, Kiddo
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.
| Author | Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Graphic memoir |
| Publisher | Graphix |
Publication date | October 9, 2018 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover), Audiobook |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 9780545902489 |
Reception edit
Reviews edit
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]
Awards edit
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
References edit
- ^ "Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b Hunter, Sarah (2018-09-15). "Hey, Kiddo". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Stevenson, Deborah (2018). "Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 72 (3): 128–129. doi:10.1353/bcc.2018.0768. ISSN 1558-6766.
- ^ Gall, Patrick (2018-10-10). "Review of Hey, Kiddo". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b c "Hey, Kiddo". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-06-24. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Graphix, $24.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-545-90248-9". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b Gile, Kelley (2018-08-01). "Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Becker, Lynn (2018-10-12). "Hey, Kiddo". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Hey, Kiddo (Audiobook) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Hong, Terry (2019-12-06). "Hey, Kiddo". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Horn Book. "Horn Book Fanfare 2018". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Hunter, Sarah (2018-10-15). "Top 10 Arts Books for Youth: 2018". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Top of the List: 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Hey, Kiddo". Goodreads. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Los Angeles Times Book Prizes 2018". Book Reporter. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Notable Children's Books: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Schulte-Cooper, Laura (2019-02-25). "ALSC names 2019 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Hunter, Sarah (July 2019). "Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Khuri, Ronny (2019-06-01). "Top 10 Biographies for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio, 2019". Booklist. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Horn Book (2022-01-10). "Past Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalists: 2019". Booklist. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "2019 Nonfiction Award". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Lam, Anna (2019-01-22). "YALSA names 2019 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". News and Press Center. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Top 10 Quick Picks: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "2019 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "2020 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Odyssey Award Winner: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Morales, Macey (2020-01-27). "Scholastic Audiobooks wins 2020 Odyssey Award for "Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction"". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "2020 Nominees". Rhode Island Teen Book Award. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Top 10 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "2020 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2022-02-01.