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Jason Platt - Cartoonist
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Author and illustrator for #MGlit #Kidlit books for Middle-Grade readers. A #NationalCartoonistsSociety and #SCBWI member. Father, husband, actor, and all-around good guy. https://papercutz.com/graphic-novels/paw-and-order/
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Jason Platt - Cartoonist @jpcartoonist.bsky.social · Jul 2
"Young mystery lovers are sure to get a kick out of this book."
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Paw & Order's Kirkus review is out!
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"Young mystery lovers are sure to get a kick out of this book." Paw & Order's Kirkus review is out!
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Rhea Seehorn, from Apple TV's Pluribus, for tonight's #drawinghive!
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Rhea Seehorn, from Apple TV's Pluribus
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Episode 6 of Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing!
Today's episode is The Case of the Giggles, apparently.
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 6 — Jason Platt Books
It’s The Case of the Giggles in today’s episode of Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Gearing up to be on this afternoon’s @quadcitieslive at @kwqcnews where I’ll be talking about my book, Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist!
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Gearing up to be on this afternoon’s @quadcitieslive at @kwqcnews where I’ll be talking about my book, Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist!
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 5, Purrlock and Marlowe take a look at the ransom note that was left when Mrs. Gobel's husband was kidnapped.
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 5 — Jason Platt Books
In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 5, Purrlock and Marlowe take a look at the ransom note that was left when Mrs. Gobel's husband was kidnapped.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 4, we find out why Henrietta Gobel has come to see Purrlock and Marlowe.
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The Paw & Order graphic novel series, Vol. 1 & 2 are available now!
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 4 — Jason Platt Books
In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing Episode 4, we find out why Henrietta Gobel has come to Purrlock and Marlowe.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing, Episode 3, Purrlock might find himself starting on the wrong foot.
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing 3 — Jason Platt Books
In epsidoe 3 of Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing, Purrlock might get off on the wrong foot with their prospective client.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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@dtdelosh.bsky.social Thank you for the share!! : D
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing episode 2, Purrlock shows his natural gift of clairvoyancy. Maybe he can use this to help solve crimes?
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Paw & Order graphic novels, Vol 1 & 2 AVAILABLE NOW!
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing 2 — Jason Platt Books
In Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing 2, Purrlock shows his natural gift of clairvoyancy.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Going back to my roots and do a little comic work to celebrate my latest series, Paw & Order! I hope you enjoy!
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COMIC! Paw & Order: Turkey Stuffing — Jason Platt Books
To celebrate my latest series, Paw & Order, coming out, I thought that I would do something I haven't done in a while... and do a comic!
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November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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An Instagram post from my publisher in Turkey on my first series, Middle School Misadventures. Book 3 coming out soon!
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An Instagram post from my publisher in Turkey on my first series, Middle School Misadventures. Book 3 coming out soon
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Celebrating Halloween with tonight's #drawinghive. I couldn't resist going for the young Jedi here.
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Celebrating Halloween with tonight's #drawinghive. I couldn't resist going for the young Jedi here.
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Purrlock and Marlowe makes a cameo appearance in today's Bubble Fox comic! Thanks, @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social !!
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October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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TODAY'S THE DAY!
It's Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist's BOOK BIRTHDAY
*CONFETTI CANNON BURSTS*
*FIRWORKS SHOOT OFF*
*MARCHING BANDS BLARE*
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TODAY'S THE DAY! It's Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist's BOOK BIRTHDAY *CONFETTI CANNON BURSTS* *FIRWORKS SHOOT OFF* *MARCHING BANDS BLARE*
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Only 1 day left until we find out if Marlowe's Aunt Foo Foo was actually behind the theft of M. Henri Porcupine's painting! DUN DUN!
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Only 1 day left until we find out if Marlowe's Aunt Foo Foo was actually behind the theft of M. Henri Porcupine's painting! DUN DUN!
October 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Can Marlowe clear his Aunt Foo Foo's name and find the real culprit in Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist, and find the real thief? Or will she spend the rest of her days in jail? ~ Only two more days!
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Can Marlowe clear his Aunt Foo Foo's name and find the real culprit in Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist, and find the real thief? Or will she spend the rest of her days in jail? ~ Only two more days!
October 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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I can always count on my buddy, Jon to remember my old gag from back in the day : D !!
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It’s #InktoberDay25! In this day and age, we can all use a friendly neighborhood spider, man! Thankfully, Web-Guy is here to keep things safe and legally distinct this #Halloween! @jpcartoonist.bsky.social can tell you firsthand just how amazing this webslinger! #Inktober
October 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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What did art critic M. Jean Canard see the night of the theft anyway? Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist hits the shelves Oct. 28th!
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What did art critic M. Jean Canard see the night of the theft anyway? Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist hits the shelves Oct. 28th!
October 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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4 More days until Purrlock and Marlowe head over the pond to solve The Case of the Sleeping Artist! Find out more at Papercutz.com or jasonplattbooks.com!
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4 More days until Purrlock and Marlowe head over the pond to solve The Case of the Sleeping Artist! Find out more at Papercutz.com or jasonplattbooks.com!
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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A great article on my upcoming book, Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist! If you have a young reader who loves mysteries, this is the book for you!

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Davenport Author-Illustrator Has New Pet Project in Book Series | Quad Cities
The prolific Davenport author and illustrator Jason Platt launched his new graphic-novel series, “Paw & Order,” this past August with the first book, “The
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October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Only 5 days until Purrlock and Marlowe's Parisian adventure!
Was M. Henri Porcupine's artistic rival Hugh Manitee behind the theft??
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Only 5 days until Purrlock and Marlowe's Parisian adventure! Was M. Henri Porcupine's artistic rival Hugh Manitee behind the theft??
October 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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If you ever said to yourself, "Self, I'd love to know the steps Jason takes to create one of his covers,"
Well, my friend, today is that day : )
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Creating the Paw & Order Vol. 1: The Grilled Cheese Caper cover — Middle School Misadventures
Author/Illustrator Jason Platt shows the process of creating the cover art for his middle-grade graphic novel, Paw & Order Vol. 1: The Grilled Cheese Caper.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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6 more days until we find out what happened to M. Henri Porcupine's painting in, Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist!
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6 more days until we find out what happened to M. Henri Porcupine's painting in, Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist!
October 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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7 Days until Purrlock and Marlowe head to Paris to go on their next adventure!
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7 Days until Purrlock and Marlowe head to Paris to go on their next adventure! . www.jasonplattbooks.com/pawandorder
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM