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In a first‑grade classroom, teacher Mr. Lim asks 6‑year‑old Jarrett Krosoczka to draw his family. The drawing reveals a reality far more tangled than a typical child’s: his mother battles addiction and frequently cycles in and out of rehab, his father remains an unknown figure, and Jarrett is raised by his outspoken grandparents. Throughout his childhood, Jarrett strives to normalize this life, channeling his emotions into drawing during moments when conversation is scarce. As a teenager, he gathers the courage to confront his mother’s struggles and to search for the truth about his father, culminating in a profound exploration of family, addiction, and the healing power of art.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Jarrett Krosoczka
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