Announcing new deals for @studiojjk.bsky.social @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social @carynrivadeneira.bsky.social + more

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

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.

Internal Monologue: Buckle up, Krosoczka! #nationalbookawards

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-...

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...

Internal Monologue: Buckle up, Krosoczka!

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!

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

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.

Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips youtube.com/shorts/ob20g...

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-...

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

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...

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

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...

The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0

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. 🤔

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.

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

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

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

My Patreon page has not one but TWO members. And you could very well be the third. (And FYI: there is a free tier.) patreon.com/studiojjk?ut...

Have YOU subscribed to my YouTube channel yet? I aim for it to be an invaluable resource for aspiring creatives and curious readers! 🙌

If anyone is wondering if your teenage kid will argue with you over just about anything, my teen insisted I was wrong about my memory on the plot points of a book… …a book that I wrote.

They Kicked Him Out of Art School—Now He's a Legendary Cartoonist: Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story youtu.be/Ww8LqkQbFqw

I’ve long said this, and with the rise of AI, it rings more true than ever—the jobs our kids will have in the future have yet to be invented. But if we teach them how to be creative problem solvers, we’ll set them up for success.

So proud to have written, alongside my wife, the official educator guides for these inspiring two books. Find them here - www.studiojjk.com/freeresources - @studiojjk.bsky.social has many amazing educator resources on his site. I love writing guides - let me know if you want one for your story.

Her Dream Job Imploded, which Led to Her Biggest Success: Maria Scrivan's ORIGIN STORY youtu.be/N6hEFK8XFwI

From Zine to Comics Queen! Raina Telgemeier's Origin Story Enjoy this interview with Raina from the archives! I position these episodes as evergreen, so you and your readers may learn about how their favorite book creators got their start! m.youtube.com/watch?v=4bsp...

Ahead of Bad Guys 2 hitting movie theaters this weekend, revisit my conversation with Aaron Blabey. There are so many gems and insights here—but wait until you hear about the eight-minute walk that absolutely changed Blabey’s life. 🤯 youtu.be/etAdDi2cjWI