Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel

My grandson is now a senior in high school. I have raised him since he was 18 months old due to addiction. He is awesome, smart, kind, and talented. This story is very similar to Jarrett's. But my grandson does not want to talk about it. He explained the reason to his therapist: "I just don't care." His mother is on her death bed due to drugs/alcohol.I know "I don't care" is not the same as "It doesn't affect me." It affects us all. It is part of what makes us who we are.We need to make peace with whatever emotions it brings to us--even "I don't care." That's not easy for a young man in high school. I read HELLO KIDDO and hoped my grandson would read it too. I left it on the sofa table hoping he might pick it up on his own. When I finished it, I took it to him and before I could say anything, he says "I am not going to read it." I asked if he knew what it is about and he revealed that he had read the back cover. I left it with him and suggested he consider it because it is a really good book, starts a little slow (if you don't know the background--I heard the NPR interview) but soon picks up. It is basically "our story" -- as I am sure it is for many families.Thank you, Jarrett, for sharing your story in such a readable form. It is a beautiful work.How do we get it read by those who need it most -- the kids suffering through it? It's therapy for the grandparents too!

I loved this book it was so intro read about the author and his life about how his mother was drug addict and his father was absent for most of his life until he was a teenager. His grandparents raised him and he looked to them as his parents and created a bond so tight with them her will never forget. It was such an amazing read and the author put so much detail into his pictures and included real notes and picture into the chapters and had meaning behind certain things in his story like in the chapter breaks he includes pineapple wallpaper that was in this grandmothers kitchen.

I absolutely loved this graphic novel. Don’t let the cartoon-like cover fool you, it is a coming-of-age memoir filled with quite a few depressing moments. I didn’t notice the full title of the book until I started writing this review. I would say that this is meant for a more mature audience, middle grade and higher. My husband attended college in Worcester, Mass (where the author grew up), so I was always curious about this graphic novel and Jarrett Krosoczka. I love seeing him on his social media posts wearing his Boston Red Sox cap. I think this was a thought-provoking book and it gives an honest presentation of what it’s like to grow up with relatives battling addiction. The book is a great story of perseverance and living your dream. So awesome that J. Krosoczka is making a living doing his dream job, as an author and illustrator. Honestly, I cannot wait to read his next memoir, Sunshine.

Here is my honest review. 1st I never know how to rate an autobiography it’s there life and not a made up story. 2nd I love how it’s done in a comic book like especially since he loved comics and drawing as a kid. 3rd with it being like a comic it was an Easy read. A lot of pages didn’t have writings but had some type of art. 4th in my opinion I would not have anyone under 12 reading this book. In my opinion with him writing about substances a lot if children in my opinion don’t really understand. However, if the child is aware of someone using, as some children are very smart then I might be open to them reading it. In general a good book and would recommend :)

Graphic novel, good for teenager

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.

I truly loved this book. The comics is so raw. I started reading and had no idea it was a memoir. I also listened to the audio while reading this and I loved both. This graphic novel can truly give hope to many youth in similar family situations.

Ordered like new - even better! Quick delivery!

Un livre profondément humain que je recommande à tout le monde. L'histoire vous accompagnera longtemps.

En inglés. Es una novela gráfica autobiográfica y muy sincera del crecimiento desde que el autor era un niño criado por sus abuelos, ya que su padre está ausente y su madre tiene un problema con las drogas y la justicia. Pese a todos los defectos de los adultos a su alrededor logra desarrollarse e ir resolviendo su relación con cada uno de ellos. Para quien desee realismo tolerable y una historia de superación personal que puede ser motivación para seguir adelante cuando las circunstancias familiares son desfavorables.

Love the art and the story .The way it's written, the story has its heartbreaking and sad moments but ultimately it's an uplifting story.The colors,the illustrations ,the prints all works together well.

Good safe deliveryBook itself was captivating with good drawing line, interesting way to forward the story

Loved it...delivery speed is amazing👌