Yes, Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780545902489
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
A raw, illustrated memoir about addiction, family, and identity. Krosoczka turns his painful childhood into something universal and deeply human.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction banned?
Yes, Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction by Jarrett J. Krosoczka has been banned or challenged in 8 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Iowa. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction banned?
Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Drug/Alcohol Use, Language, Sensitive Topics. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction banned?
As of 2025, Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction has been banned or challenged in Iowa. Notable bans include Alta-Aurelia Community Schools (2024), CAM Community School District (2024), Lisbon Community School District (2024).