Pedro and Me facts for kids
Book front cover
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| Author | Judd Winick |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Autobiographical |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Company/New York |
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Publication date
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September 2000 |
| Pages | 187 |
| ISBN | 0-8050-6403-6 |
| OCLC | 42429252 |
| 362.1/969792/0092 21 | |
| LC Class | RC607.A26 W5726 2000 |
Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss and What I Learned is a powerful graphic novel written by Judd Winick. It tells the true story of the special friendship between Judd and Pedro Zamora, who was an educator about HIV/AIDS. They met when they were both on a popular reality television show called The Real World: San Francisco. This book shares their journey, the lessons Judd learned, and how their friendship changed his life. It was first published in September 2000.
Contents
About the Book
Pedro and Me is an autobiographical graphic novel. This means it's a true story about the author's own life, told through pictures and words, like a comic book. Judd Winick uses his art and writing to share his personal experiences.
Who Were Pedro and Judd?
Judd Winick is an American cartoonist and writer. He is known for his work in comics and for his time on reality TV. Pedro Zamora was a young man who became an important educator about HIV/AIDS. He openly shared his story to help others understand the illness and how to prevent it.
Pedro and Judd met in 1994 when they were cast members on The Real World: San Francisco. This TV show brought young adults together to live in one house. The show followed their daily lives, friendships, and challenges.
The Story of Friendship
The book focuses on the deep friendship that grew between Judd and Pedro. Despite their different backgrounds, they formed a strong bond. Judd learned a lot from Pedro's courage and positive outlook on life. Pedro's goal was to teach people about HIV/AIDS and fight against unfair treatment.
The graphic novel shows how Pedro lived his life with dignity and purpose. It also explores the sadness and lessons learned after Pedro's passing. The book is a tribute to Pedro's spirit and the impact he had on Judd and many others.
Why This Book Matters
Pedro and Me is important for several reasons. It helps readers understand the human side of living with a serious illness. It also highlights the power of friendship and how people can support each other. The book encourages empathy and understanding. It shows how one person's story can inspire many.
Awards and Recognition
Pedro and Me has won many important awards. These awards show how much the book was appreciated by critics and readers. They recognize its powerful story and its impact.
Some of the awards include:
- GLAAD Media Award for Best Comic Book
- Publisher's Weekly Best Book (2000)
- Bay Area Book Reviewers Award for Best in Children's Literature (2000)
- Eisner Nomination for Best Original Graphic Novel (2000)
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Award (2001)
- Notable Children's Book Selection, American Library Association (2001)
- American Library Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Roundtable Nonfiction Honor book
- YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
- YALSA Notable Graphic Novels
- Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
- America's Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Highly Recommended List (Award sponsored by the national Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs—CLASP)
