[IPSWICH] Sunshine: A Graphic Novel
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The extraordinary -- and extraordinarily powerful -- follow-up to Hey, Kiddo.
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.
Now, in his follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo, Jarrett brings readers back to Camp Sunshine so we can meet the campers and fellow counselors who changed the course of his life.
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Graphix
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338356311
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 30 books for children. He is best known for his popular Lunch Lady graphic novel series, as well as the acclaimed picture book Hey, Kiddo. Krosoczka's work has been recognized by the American Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and the Children's Book Council, among others. He is also the founder of the School Lunch Hero Day program, which celebrates school lunch staff and raises awareness about childhood hunger. Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts with his family and continues to create engaging and heartwarming stories for young readers.