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Essay Topic 1

Jarrett and his grandfather are driving together in the Prologue. How do they switch places and take turns driving? What does the driving lesson symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

The story is told through words and drawings. How often are illustrations used in the book? How are they used to show what is happening in the text? What do illustration convey about the story, and how do they enhance the story?

Essay Topic 3

A limited color palette is used in the drawings in Hey, Kiddo. How does Krosoczka use color in the drawings to reveal emotion? How do colors in the illustrations change as individuals’ feelings change? How are the colors in the illustrations used to show mood?

Essay Topic 4

Hey, Kiddo is the story of Krosoczka’s experiences with a mother who was a drug addict. What made Krosoczka decide that he needed to tell his story...

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