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Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Assigned across 2 curriculum lists · 1 state

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

On reading-award lists:Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook)Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award

Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett J. Krosoczka is assigned in US schools at grades 3–10. It appears across 2 curriculum references and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 3–10
Pages
322
Reading time
about 5h 55m (est.)
First published
2018
Genre
Children's
ISBN-13
9780545902496

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 3–10. Written in the 2010s; cited across 2 curriculum frameworks.

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Common questions

What grade level is Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel?
Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–10. It appears on 2 school reading lists across 1 state, from grade 3 to grade 12. Exact placement varies by school and district.
How long does it take to read Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel?
It takes about 5h 55m to read Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel (322 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 355 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel?
Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel appears on reading lists for Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel banned in schools?
Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel has documented removals from at least one public-school district in 1 state (IA) per PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. Policies vary by district.

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How we classify

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 3–10 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 2 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
Documented as challenged or removed in 1 state per PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans — see the full banned & challenged books list.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: book-club, read-aloud.

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