Praise for Hey, Kiddo:
A National Book Award Finalist
Denver Public Library's Best & Brightest Books of 2019
Booklist Editors' Choice - Youth
CBC/ TeenReads.com Teen Choice Awards
ALSC Notable Children's Books
In the Margins *Recommended Nonfiction Book List and a Top Ten Title
Action Book Club Selections
TLA Texas Topaz Reading List for Nonfiction
PA Young Reader's Choice Masterlist
Children's and Young Adult Bloggers Literacy Awards (The Cybils) - Winner
Indies Choice Best Young Adult Finalist
EBSCO SEE-IT Award (Finalist)
Ann Arbor Kids Read Comics Awards Nominee
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Master List)
Oklahoma Sequoyah Masterlist
"The story is a true reflection of the seesaw of life: There are moments of hardship and conflict, but also scenes of joy."--
The New York Times"A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents." --
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
"Inspiring...poignant and funny...A testament to the power of art and creativity -- and a chain-smoking grandfather -- to save your life." --
New York Times Book Review"Powerful...Krosoczka movingly reveals the complicated origins of his humor and art." --
Washington Post"Deeply heartfelt...Sure to have a profound impact on those who pick it up." --
Paste Magazine
* "Honest, important, and timely." --
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A must-have, this book will empower readers." --
School Library Journal, starred review
* "This nuanced graphic memoir . . . tells a story of finding identity." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art..." --
The Horn Book, starred review
* "Deeply vulnerable, moving." --
Booklist, starred review