Krosoczka has delivered two ted talks, which have collectively accrued more than two million views online. Author jarrett krosoczka teaches a drawing class to a group of third and fifthgraders at the walkerjones education campus in washington, d. Jedi academy, the lunch lady graphic novels, and the platypus. In hey, kiddo, jarrett krosoczka sketches childhood, a moms. In 17 years, childrens author and illustrator jarrett krosoczka has published 38 books, but his latest stands out from the others. But jarretts family is much more complicated than that. Hey, kiddo is a graphic memoir telling the story of krosoczkas. Krosoczka has more than thirty books published, including the popular lunch lady series, punk farm, and the new story arc in the jedi academy series with star wars. Krosoczkas new book hey, kiddo, tells the story of his mothers addiction and. Everything from the punk farm picture books to the lunch lady gra. In todays talk, given at tedxhampshirecollege, krosoczka shares the story of how he became a childrens book author and illustrator.
And congratulations on being a finalist for the national book award. The author and illustrator says he got a lot of practice telling stories. His graphic novel, hey, kiddo, is a gripping memoir about growing up in a family grappling with. The lunch lady in question is the star of npr s backseat book clubs latest pick, the lunch lady and the cyborg substitute by jarrett krosoczka. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of jarretts life. His punk farm, lunch lady, and platypus police squad series are all currently in development for film. The nook book nook kids ebook of the a new class scholastic star wars. His work has been featured on the front page of the boston globe and on npr s all things considered. Krosoczka is a kids book writer and he loves to make his readers laugh, in silly picture books like naptastrophe and punk farm and.
He has been featured on npr, and can be heard weekly on the book report with jjk on siriusxms kids place live, a show focusing on books, authors and reading. Thats the question author and illustrator jarrett krosoczka posed to kids on a recent afternoon at a. Graphic memoirist grapples with family addiction in hey. Krosoczka is a new york times bestselling author and illustrator, a twotime winner of the childrens choice book award for the third to fourth grade book of the year, an eisner award nominee, and the author andor illustrator of more than 30 books for young readers. Info on new york times bestselling author and illustrator jarrett j. His punk farm picture book and lunch lady series are both currently in development as feature films. I got to sitin on an author visit and saw hmocl jarrett krosoczka, talk to first and second graders at a local elementary school. Jarretts books have also been recommended by national publications such as newsweek, the new york times and usa today. Jarrett krosoczkas memoir, hey, kiddo, recounts being raised by his grandparents thanks to an absent father and a heroinusing mother. Krosoczka is a kids book writer and he loves to make his readers laugh, in silly picture books like naptastrophe and punk farm and his actionpacked lunch lady graphic novel series featuring a crimefighting, apronwearing lunch lady whos always ready to do battle to protect her students but his new book his 38th in 17 years is different.
Lady graphic novel series, nprs backseat book club pick for may. Peanut butter and jellyfisha new picture book by jarrett j. North county public radio npr for the adirondack north country. Krosoczka at the 21st annual childrens illustration show. I saw it listed as a finalist for the national book award, and i was drawn to jarretts story of his dysfunctional family. Hey, kiddo aims to help kids with addicted parents feel. Jarrett was raised by his maternal grandparents because his mother was a heroin addict. His punk farm, lunch lady, and platypus police squad series are all currently. Jarrett krosoczka, national book award nominee from. Krosoczka will be attending at msla 2020 conference. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and a deep respect for his young readersqualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores.
In his ninth vividly illustrated childrens book, jarrett j. Jarrett krosoczka audio books, best sellers, author bio. New york times bestselling authorillustrator jarrett j. His most recent book, hey, kiddo oct 2018, is a graphic memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art. Krosoczka is a genial presence and he tells the story i always want to hear a story of how he became a published authorillustrator.
Krosoczka is a twotime winner of the childrens choice book award for the third to fourth grade book of the year, and is author and illustrator of twenty books including the lunch lady graphic novel series and the just released platypus police squad. Krosoczka has been passionate about storytelling through words and pictures since he was a kid. His father is a mystery jarrett doesnt know where to find him, or even what his name is. First published at the age of twentythree, jarrett has more than thirty published books to his credit. His punk farm, lunch lady, and platypus police squad series are all currently in development. Jarretts ted talk on his journey from boy to artist can be viewed on the ted website. Pbs books talks with author and illustrator jarrett j. Krosoczka interviewed on nprs here and now book by book, the making of monkey man, a humorous video made by krosoczka jarrett j. His presentation began with his childhood writing and artwork. Krosoczka hosts the book report with jjk on sirius xms kids place live, a radio show about books for kids 10 and younger.
Youtube channel for new york timesbestselling author and illustrator jarrett j. Krosoczka is a new york timesbestselling author, a twotime winner of the childrens choice book award for the third to fourth grade book of the year, an eisner award nominee, and the author andor illustrator of more than 30. Krosoczka the man behind the lunch lady crimefighting graphic novel series credits his imagination with saving his life. Book connections supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Krosoczka is the creator of the popular lunch lady graphic novel series. In kindergarten, jarrett krosoczkas teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy.
Knopf books for young readers published good night, monkey boy on june 12, 2001 and jarrett hasnt stopped or slowed down since. He began his professional career by illustrating educational readers for a national publisher while still an undergraduate at rhode island school of design. Krosoczkas national book awardnominated graphic memoir hey, kiddo is about growing up with a mother addicted to heroin. Hes been interviewed by the new york times and terry gross on npr s. Krosoczka spoke with npr about the book, his relationship with his grandparents and mother, and how drawing became an outlet for him. In hey, kiddo, jarrett krosoczka sketches childhood, a. Krosoczka is a new york times bestselling author, a twotime winner of the childrens choice book award for the third to fourth grade book of the year, an eisner award nominee, and the author andor illustrator of more than 30 books for young readers. His punk farm, lunch lady, and platypus police squad series are all currently in. Never have old macdonald and the wheels on the bus seemed so hip. Hey, kiddo aims to help kids with addicted parents feel less alone jarrett j. A graphic novel aimed at young adults takes a personal. Jarrett krosoczka, national book award nominee from northampton, tells story of mothers heroin addiction in hey kiddo. Lunch lady author helps students draw their own heroes. Krosoczka, author of the 2020 teen all iowa reads title, hey, kiddo.
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