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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ATTN: Public Librarians! I hope that you can join me this winter!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s highly unlikely that my studio will be this tidy again for a while—so here’s a look at my creative space!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Authors and illustrators: Sharpen your school visit presentation with the help of my on-demand webinar!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Authors looking to sharpen their skills presenting to students or hoping to expand their reach, this on-demand webinar is for you!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

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.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

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!)

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Matthew Holm @mattholm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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!

Event poster. Text reads:
THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS.
FREE.
May 2, 2026
2:30 pm ET
The Center, NYC

PEN AMERICA WORLD VOICES FESTIVAL

At top are five headshots in circles with corresponding names:
Huda Fahmy
Robin Ha
Jennifer Holm
Matthew Holm
Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Summer comics workshop available for libraries. Live Zoom from me while hosts gather patrons IRL!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Unintentional Gordie Lachance cosplay from 40 years ago, and bespectacled twinning with @wilwheaton.net last weekend. #standbyme #standbymelive

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

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

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Public libraries! I hope you can join us this summer!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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.

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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

"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...

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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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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Internal Monologue: Buckle up, Krosoczka!

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Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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.)

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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.

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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 📚

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

If you're thinking about gifting art for the holidays, please consider getting your pet portrait orders in early: studiojjkshop.etsy.com

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

So much gratitude. I’m beyond honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Massachusetts Graphic Novel Award. Thank you, Mass Center for the Book & Boston Comic Arts Foundation, for all the passionate and hard work.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

For any authors and/or illustrators looking to up their game when presenting at schools, my webinar has been making a big difference for folks who took the class. I hope it can help you as well! studiojjk.myshopify.com/products/on-...

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I tinker with my YouTube thumbnails a few times a year. After learning more about the platform, I’ve created a consistent look for series and simplified designs. #kidlit #youtube youtu.be/DS_jN_KL4-8

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Wrote Star Wars Jedi Academy, I Did ✏️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Posting to YouTube can feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks. And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off. www.youtube.com/shorts/IDHLP...

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Just go in without a plan—push some paint around for the sake of your mental health #sketch #pug

YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I don’t know how anyone could look at this sidewalk repair and NOT see Batman.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Authors (and illustrators) looking to sharpen their presentation skills this academic year, this is a pre-recorded webinar in which I share everything I’ve learned from 25 years of getting in front of young audiences. www.patreon.com/posts/131082...

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Author School Visits 101 | Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Can you Guess the Guest? Find new episodes of Origin Stories with JJK wherever you get your pods—new episodes drop on Saturday mornings. Here’s a hint about this Saturday’s guest: she hails from the Beehive State. 🤔

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Tough life lesson… My nine-year-old was sketching the seagulls as they sauntered between beachgoers. I snapped this pic of his masterpiece-in-progress just before we heard the squawks of a gull above. Aaaaand… well… let’s just say his piece suddenly looked more like a Jackson Pollock painting.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

What would YOU say to rising first-year college students? This is the piece I give to students starting their journey in art school. ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0

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The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions

YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

High school English, Theater, and Tech teachers could have a lot of fun with this video: Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/co7ZcherXF4

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Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hello from Frank, who prefers sitting atop couches over his own dog beds.

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