Description
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.
nolagal –
This is a very heartfelt work looking at growing up without parents but raised by grandparents who weren’t perfect but created the best home they could. Maybe because I’m the same age as the author, but it was so relatable and realistic., The mementos from the past fit in perfectly with the art and story. The whole thing felt like making a new close friend and a little like a therapy session. It’s so clear the author poured his heart into this book.
nolagal –
This is a very heartfelt work looking at growing up without parents but raised by grandparents who weren’t perfect but created the best home they could. Maybe because I’m the same age as the author, but it was so relatable and realistic., The mementos from the past fit in perfectly with the art and story. The whole thing felt like making a new close friend and a little like a therapy session. It’s so clear the author poured his heart into this book.
nolagal –
This is a very heartfelt work looking at growing up without parents but raised by grandparents who weren’t perfect but created the best home they could. Maybe because I’m the same age as the author, but it was so relatable and realistic., The mementos from the past fit in perfectly with the art and story. The whole thing felt like making a new close friend and a little like a therapy session. It’s so clear the author poured his heart into this book.
Joseph V. –
I loved this book I relate to some Of the things In it I’m happy ja is doing good now
Joseph V. –
I loved this book I relate to some Of the things In it I’m happy ja is doing good now
Joseph V. –
I loved this book I relate to some Of the things In it I’m happy ja is doing good now
Ginger Matthews –
My daughter absolutely loved this book. She read it in one sitting which is not like her.
Ginger Matthews –
My daughter absolutely loved this book. She read it in one sitting which is not like her.
Ginger Matthews –
My daughter absolutely loved this book. She read it in one sitting which is not like her.
Star –
My daughter read this and told me about it. As a parent in recovery it was good for me to read the perspective from a child with an addicted parent. Definitely recommend!
Star –
My daughter read this and told me about it. As a parent in recovery it was good for me to read the perspective from a child with an addicted parent. Definitely recommend!
Star –
My daughter read this and told me about it. As a parent in recovery it was good for me to read the perspective from a child with an addicted parent. Definitely recommend!
Wow –
Good read. A look at what many kids go through.
Wow –
Good read. A look at what many kids go through.
Wow –
Good read. A look at what many kids go through.