Jarrett J. Krosoczka
@studiojjk.bsky.social
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It makes me wonder—will I someday be collaborating with one of these kids who send me Lunch Lady fan mail? I cannot wait for you to see what Marc Brown and I have been cooking up with Little, Brown Ink!
Beautiful Jane—how sad I am to say farewell, but how lucky I am to have called you friend and mentor. Jane Yolen left us with 450 published books, but perhaps her greatest legacy will be the love and support she shared with so many of us writers and illustrators in the children’s book community.
Indianapolis! I’m here—hope to see you on Saturday at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville. (And say hi if you catch me at the Stand By Me Live event on Saturday night!)
New York! America! Everyone! The PEN America World Voices Festival is next week— Join me at the #worldvoicesfestival with Huda Fahmy, Robin Ha, Jennifer Holm and @studiojjk.bsky.social for a @PENworldvoices conversation “The Transformative Power of Graphic Novels for Kids,” on 5/2 @ 2:30 PM!
Trying something different this summer to meet libraries where they’re at with budgets. You’ll gather patrons in person with paper and pencils—I’ll run a comics workshop over Zoom. I’ll mail a physical drawing to you in advance so you can share it with patrons and let them see the art up close.
We are sooooo close to our fundraising goal. 🕺🏻💃🏻 www.pledgereg.com/534735
2026- Dance Team Fundraising
Jarrett Krosoczka's Fundraising Page.
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Summer comics workshop available for libraries. Live Zoom from me while hosts gather patrons IRL!
Never tapped in my life, and Jacqui hasn’t in 30 years. Our “kid choreographers” were incredible teachers and mentors to help pull this off!
Ya can really see the concentration in my face… I’m working on getting these moves DOWN for the big show on April 17th. Dancing with the Local Stars is the premiere fundraiser for Cutchins. They provide vital mental health care for kids and families in Massachusetts.
Me on the couch trying to figure out why I’ve been napping all day after sleeping 14 hours. OH! Over the past month, I’ve delivered my author talk in Vermont, Oregon, Iowa, New Jersey, Texas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Kentucky… …while working on my books.
Creative process behind my art for the Stand By Me Live commemorative poster. Physical ink, physical watercolor, and then digital brushes. #standbyme @wilwheaton.net @millsentertainment.bsky.social
Unintentional Gordie Lachance cosplay from 40 years ago, and bespectacled twinning with @wilwheaton.net last weekend. #standbyme #standbymelive
I’m bucking the trend of adapting popular prose novels into the graphic format and have written a prose adaptation of my graphic memoir, HEY, KIDDO! Proud to be the debut title on Scholastic’s new Proze imprint!
I’m proud to support PEN America's important work protecting free expression. I’ll be moderating a panel on graphic novels for young readers at the World Voices Festival. Find this EXTRAORDINARY lineup in NYC on May 2nd. More info at worldvoices.pen.org
If you’ve read my graphic memoir HEY, KIDDO, you won’t be surprised to know that there was a lot about the character of Gordie Lachance that I identified with. @wilwheaton.net’s performance as the haunted young writer at the center of STAND BY ME left an indelible mark on me.
I am so excited to be a National Book Award judge this year along with @studiojjk.bsky.social, Brandy Colbert, @cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social, and @triciaebarvia.bsky.social. www.nationalbook.org/submissions-...
Submissions Open for the 2026 National Book Awards
Twenty-five judges in five categories will review submitted titles and select the five Winners of the 77th National Book Awards
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Public libraries! I hope you can join us this summer!
Flying out to Portland, OR, this weekend to catch Stand By Me Live and visit a few schools. Out-of-my-mind excited! And looking forward to seeing my poster IRL. I’ve loved seeing all of the flowers @wilwheaton.net has received as of late.
"My grandfather instilled in me the idea that with education and knowledge, anything is possible." h/t @studiojjk.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/23/o...
Books saved me. Don’t let them be banned. - The Boston Globe
My memoir shows kids they’re not alone. Massachusetts lawmakers must protect that lifeline.
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We "try" to meet once a month, but it's more like "when is everyone in town?" Good news, is that @authorgracelin.bsky.social @mikecurato.bsky.social @studiojjk.bsky.social and I got to see each other before the year ended! Grace brought lottery tickets. Only one person won something. #KidLit
I hadn’t realized what mug I grabbed until 20 minutes into my therapy session. But it did make for good comedy every time my coffee came into frame when I took a sip. (Telehealth therapy is on my schedule for every Monday—ironclad on my calendar.)
Boston-area friends! You are invited to my lecture at Harvard on Wednesday! It's a free event, but please do register via the link below.
Join Countway Library and @massmice.bsky.social for an evening with Massachusetts Book Award winner @studiojjk.bsky.social! Wednesday, December 3rd 5:30 pm (in-person) Open to the public, but registration is required: libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349 #GraphicMedicine #libcomix 📚
Excited to see all the energy from the 2025 Mass Book Awards last week! Congrats again to @studiojjk.bsky.social and SUNSHINE as the first winner of the new graphic novel category!
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