Books Like Hey, Kiddo
Families who loved Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating a complicated family dynamic or looking for a way to process difficult emotions through a creative outlet. This powerful graphic memoir follows Jarrett as he grows up in the care of his loud but loving grandparents while his mother cycles in and out of his life due to opioid addiction. It explores themes of resilience, the pain of parental absence, and the transformative power of finding one's voice through art. While the subject matter is heavy, it provides a vital mirror for children in non-traditional families and offers a roadmap for how to survive and thrive despite childhood trauma. It is an honest, compassionate, and ultimately hopeful look at what it means to grow up in the shadow of addiction.
