I’ve been doodling little book characters like this guy here for almost a decade now, and I’ve only just recently, FINALLY figured out a universe to make some stories about them in. Hoping it all goes somewhere.

A great review from Publishers Weekly for Saved by the Smell, the first installment of my upcoming chapter book series, My Mad Scientist Mom! You can preorder the book, as well as the second book in the series—No More Mr. Mice Guy—anywhere books are sold.

I’m thrilled to share that Welcome to Scare School has made it onto BookPal’s OWL Award shortlist! It’s now in the running for the award with just two other books. OWL stands for “Outstanding Works of Literature.” Also “Oh dang this is Wicked cooL.” THANKS, BookPal!

Day 5 of 20 books that influenced and inspired me with no explanation (okay, maybe some explanation in the comments) "A Work in Progress" by @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit

Today my daughter’s teacher sent me this picture of her (my daughter) reading one of my books to one of her classmates. 💛💛💛

Do you have a NetGalley account? If so, you can now request a review copy of Saved by the Smell, the first book in my upcoming My Mad Scientist Mom series of illustrated chapter books. The book publishes on March 4th, 2025, but can be preordered today wherever books are sold.

Here are the covers of the first two books in my next illustrated chapter book series, My Mad Scientist Mom! Book 1 comes out March 4, 2025. Book 2 comes out July 1, 2025. Both are packed full of humor, heart, and mad science-y shenanigans, and are now available for preorder wherever books are sold!

COVER REVEAL! The second volume of my upcoming My Mad Scientist Mom series, No More Mr. Mice Guy, is now up for preorder wherever books are sold. The series’ first book will be out in March, THIS one July. Get ready for some mad science-y shenanigans—these illustrated chapter books are full of them.

Looking for some holiday gift ideas for the kids in your life? Signed books make awesome presents! Order any of my books from @silverunicornbooks and I’ll sign, doodle-in, and personalize them (if you want) before they ship them out to you! Here’s a link: www.silverunicornbooks.com/lists/LpDSA8...

One month until my next book is out! Nat the Cat Has a Hat is the fourth book in my series of early readers and can be preordered everywhere books are sold. Preorder from the Silver Unicorn if you want your copies signed, doodled-in, and personalized! www.silverunicornbooks.com/browse/filte...

I can't keep this one in our LC and I have kids asking every day when I'm getting the next one since I told them there's another! @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social #mglit #MGBookChat #amreading #Skybrarians #TLSky #booksky #sd36tl

Feeling so very thankful for my three favorite books of 2024. These are the stories that truly allow us to see and open our eyes to humanity. Thank you @fanbasepress.bsky.social @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social @natepowell.bsky.social #thankful #teachingwithcomics

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge #jarrettlerner @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social Day 6: A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner

Every session I attend is the absolute BEST! Thank you Liz Blye, Hena Khan, @barbaradee.bsky.social and @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social for your amazing panel on anxiety in the classroom and how to help kids who are struggling 💙 #NCTE24

Had the best time presenting #sketchnotes with @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social and Tanny McGregor at #NCTE24 today.

My favorite quote from Day 2 #NCTE24: "When you leave an encounter with me, leave impressed by what YOU can do, not by what I can do" @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social

A book event wouldn’t be complete with @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social ! One of the many things I love about Jarrett is he has books for every single reader out there. From beginners to adults, there’s an amazing book for everyone! #NCTE24

Thank you @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social for designing our shirt, wearing it and taking a pic with me :) I ❤️its our yearly tradition

Read FOREST FRIGHTS, book 2 in the SCARE SCHOOL DIARIES series by @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social during silent book club today. Ghost Bash returns to Scare School & has to do a group project in a scary setting w/some not-so-friendly vampires & learns that it's okay to be scared sometimes. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Are you headed to NCTE this weekend? I’ll be there! Here’s where you can find me on Friday and Saturday.

Welcome to Scare School has been out just a few months but has received some awesome acclaim and honors: it’s an Amazon Editors’ Pick, a Literati featured title, an Indigo Best Book of 2024, and a nominee for an OWL Award and a Texas Bluebonnet Award. Very proud of Bash and my team at @simonkids!

Stormie and I just finished the 2nd book in the Scare School Diaries series. Bash helped us to learn that it’s okay to be scared sometimes. Forest Frights is just as cute as the first book. Thanks for sharing with #BookPosse, @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social #SimonKids

If you'll be at #NCTE24 in Boston this week I hope to see you. Looking forward to this joyful session with Tanny McGregor and @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social on Friday! Let's have some fun! #Sketchnotes

Thank you to everyone who has texted or messaged me about the good news. Earlier today, Welcome to Scare School was nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award! Honored and excited to have my newest series-starter on this prestigious list—and in such excellent company, too. THANK YOU to the committee!

Hi, Bluesky! I’m Jarrett, author-illustrator of kids’ books. My 19th came out last week! When not making books, I visit schools, libraries, bookstores, and conferences across the country. I live in MA with my wife and three daughters and also enjoy coffee, crosswords, and reading cozy mysteries.

Hi, Bluesky! I’m Jarrett, author-illustrator of kids’ books. My 19th came out last week! When not making books, I visit schools, libraries, bookstores, and conferences across the country. I live in MA with my wife and three daughters and also enjoy coffee, crosswords, and reading cozy mysteries.