Jarrett J. Krosoczka

👋A hi and hello to all of the new folks who followed recently. I’m glad to have you here! I’m Jarrett, a New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and a National Book Award finalist—please don’t ever be shy about asking questions about publishing, creativity, or any such thing! 🤙

SUNSHINE: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope #memoir #comics #graphicnovels #bookstagram

What went into creating the cover for HEY, KIDDO? #bookdesign #memoir #comics #graphicnovel #bookstagram #memoir #heykiddobook

Raúl the Third will be at R.I.S.E. Fest for Kids' Day on April 19th at 11:35 am! Raúl is an award-winning illustrator and creator known for his vibrant, action-packed art and storytelling. With a unique visual style that blends bold colors, dynamic characters, and influences from Mexican-American culture, Raul has captivated readers of all ages. Raul's stories inspire young readers to dream big! Join him at R.I.S.E. Fest for an exciting journey into his world of art and storytelling! 🎟️Tickets are limited, so please grab them early!🎟️ Info in comments. R.I.S.E. Fest is a vibrant community celebration that honors the power of art in all its forms. Co-founded by Gina and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, R.I.S.E. Fest is a collaboration with High Five Books, the Northampton Arts Council, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

The other day, a student asked me what kind of bird I’d be. I paused. I’d never been asked that question before! It only took me a beat to think about it. I’d be a seagull. What about YOU? What bird would you be?

THE Holly Black will be at YA Friday Eve at R.I.S.E. Fest! 🧚 Get some writing tips and creative insight from this master storyteller at 6 pm on April 18th. Space is limited, so nab your tickets at RISEfest413.org ASAP! High Five Books will be on hand, and Ms. Black will sign books after her presentation. 🤘 R.I.S.E. Fest is co-founded by Gina and Jarrett J. Krosoczka and is being made possible with a collaboration with High Five Books, The Northampton Arts Council, and Mass Cultural Council.

Cover ideation for PUNK FARM, published on April 26, 2005. These sketches would have been made in late 2003-early 2004. #punkfarm #kidlit #picturebooks #publishing

Help me support my local high school library! 📚 Rochelle, our amazing librarian, is working hard to redesign the space into a cozy, welcoming spot for students to relax, read, and dream. If you donate, you'll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Check the comments for more details. Thank you for your support! 🤘✨

It's hard to believe, but School Lunch Hero Day is just around the corner on May 2nd! Make your celebration awesome sauce with this gear I created in collaboration with the School Nutrition Association!

Hey, remember when we would draw together every day at 2 pm ET? We started that five years ago today. What a time that was. So much uncertainty in the world, but we’d spend some time with creative expression and escape it all for a bit. We held weeks and weeks of live drawing sessions, and those videos are still up on my YouTube channel. Some of the young artists I met back then are about to graduate high school. Wild—just wild. Swipe to the end for that sweet, sweet sound of a snoring Ralph Macchio on the Pug Cam. What an honor to have been welcomed into your homes in such a time. 🙏 Hope everyone has continued to make something out of nothing!

A staged live read to raise funds for the Northampton High School library! Hope to see you there! High Five Books will be on hand with book sales, which will also help benefit a library makeover. 🎟️ info in profile

One of the many reasons why I love visiting public libraries as an author: Not only do I get to meet my readers one-on-one, but it brings families INTO the public library. There was this one dad who, I just got the vibe, wasn’t psyched to be there. But this guy attended because his kid reads my books. At the book signing, he flashed a wide smile through his bushy beard and said, “I’ve never been to anything like this, and it was AWESOME!” I hope that Dad enjoys many trips back to the library. Thank you to the Marion Public Library and Read 20 for their hard work in making this event happen. Every attendee received a free book! And I got to have my mug on a billboard. (Don’t worry, Gina won’t let it get to my head!)