Joshua McCampbell

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Joshua McCampbell
TED 8800
Book report #5
Hey, Kiddo
April 2, 2020

The fifth book I chose was Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka. This book is a graphic novel, but is actually a true story. The book is a memoir about a young man who struggles with trauma, as it relates to his family. Jarrett lives with his Grandparents, his Mom is in and out of rehab and he does not know where his Dad is. The book is a graphic novel, but it is actually more of a memoir. The perspective and difficulty he faced during the book are quite gripping. I would say this book would be appropriate for anyone in upper elementary, middle school or high school. It is well written, informative, and captivating.
Again, I cannot seem to find any critiques. The book is well written and interesting. I find it especially engaging because it is a graphic novel, but also deeply informative. The illustrations are exactly what you would expect from a graphic novel. They were clear and concise. I really enjoyed this book, and all of the insight it provided.
This book would serve as a window for anyone who has experienced some sort of trauma in their life, whether it be acute and on a small scale, or to the magnitude of that Jarrett experienced as a child. This book was written with deep feelings, and from a first- hand perspective. This book could be implemented in any class as a Primary source analysis, or as a free read, or even as an opportunity for a book report. This book is great for any classroom, because it can be molded to fit any lesson a teacher might need it for. Personally, I plan to use this book as a primary source analysis because it delves so deeply into the topic, and gives students a great window into the life of someone they might be able to relate with.

Krosoczka, J. (2019). Hey Kiddo. SCHOLASTIC US