krosoczka, jarrett

As a high schooler, Jarrett J. Krosoczka joins a program that sends students to be counselors at Camp Sunshine, a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. During his time at camp, Jarrett learns about how to live life to the fullest as he helps the kids get the full camp experience, complete with wilderness challenges, spooky campfire stories, and lake swimming.

"When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into it, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn't it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle? Wouldn't it be grim? But instead of the shadow of death, Jarrett found something else at Camp Sunshine: the hope and determination that gets people through the most troubled of times. Not only was he subject to some of the usual rituals that come with being a camp counselor (wilderness challenges, spooky campfire stories, an extremely stinky mascot costume), but he also got a chance to meet some extraordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances. He learned about the captivity of illness, for sure but he also learned about the freedom a safe space can bring"--Provided by publisher.

The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.

In graphic novel format author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka discusses growing up in a family grappling with addiction.

A compilation of sketches from over a ten year period by American illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka. Includes artists' commentary.