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.

Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction

Author	Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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

Reception

Reviews

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

Awards and honors for Hey, Kiddo

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

1. "Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
2. Hunter, Sarah (2018-09-15). "Hey, Kiddo". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
3. 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.
4. Gall, Patrick (2018-10-10). "Review of Hey, Kiddo". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
5. "Hey, Kiddo". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-06-24. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
6. "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.
7. 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.
8. Becker, Lynn (2018-10-12). "Hey, Kiddo". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
9. "Hey, Kiddo (Audiobook) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
10. Hong, Terry (2019-12-06). "Hey, Kiddo". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
11. Horn Book. "Horn Book Fanfare 2018". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
12. Hunter, Sarah (2018-10-15). "Top 10 Arts Books for Youth: 2018". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
13. "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
14. "Top of the List: 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
15. "Hey, Kiddo". Goodreads. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
16. "Los Angeles Times Book Prizes 2018". Book Reporter. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
17. "Notable Children's Books: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
18. Schulte-Cooper, Laura (2019-02-25). "ALSC names 2019 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
19. Hunter, Sarah (July 2019). "Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
20. Khuri, Ronny (2019-06-01). "Top 10 Biographies for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
21. "Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio, 2019". Booklist. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
22. Horn Book (2022-01-10). "Past Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
23. "YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalists: 2019". Booklist. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
24. "2019 Nonfiction Award". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
25. "Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
26. Lam, Anna (2019-01-22). "YALSA names 2019 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". News and Press Center. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
27. "Top 10 Quick Picks: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
28. "2019 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
29. "2020 Audie Awards®". Audio Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
30. "Odyssey Award Winner: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
31. 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.
32. "2020 Nominees". Rhode Island Teen Book Award. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
33. "Top 10 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
34. "2020 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2022-02-01.