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Jarrett J. Krosoczka
@studiojjk.bsky.social
[𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑]
📘Graphic Novelist
🥈Natl Book Award finalist
🔴TED speaker
📙NYT Bestseller
🎓BFA RISD + 3x Honorary Doctorates
🙋🏻‍♂️he/him
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Getting a banner to work on YouTube across devices is tricky.

I am sure that I’ll noodle with this a dozen times between now and tomorrow. (And I’ll probably wake up in the middle of the night with other ideas.)
Would you believe I used to have intense stage fright?
In this on-demand webinar, I break down:
🎤 My journey to booking 80-90 schools per year
🎤 Creating a system simplifying the event for my hosts
🎤 Tips for creating a compelling slide deck that holds the young audience's attention
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If you're looking for a last-minute gift idea, I offer a multitude of virtual coaching sessions on the craft of comics—and for the professionals, deep dives on promoting your works. More below!
December 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gift an experience! I have several options for online coaching available in my shop. One-on-one with me over Zoom—and you take the lead on what you might want to learn about comics, writing, illustration, or the business of kidlit.
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
There is still time to get art onto Santa’s sleigh!
December 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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.)
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
An on-demand webinar for those authors (and illustrators) looking to sharpen and grow the school visit side of their business.

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On-Demand Webinar: Author School Visits 101
I have been visiting schools as an author for 25 years now, adjusting and perfecting my presentation after every single delivery. I take great pride in the event experience I can deliver to schools an...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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 📚
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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!
October 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One more monthly T-shirt design for 2025! (I'm combining November and December.)

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Reading is a gift! | Bonfire
Buy Reading is a gift! merchandise from StudioJJK. Featuring Heather Forest Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If you're thinking about gifting art for the holidays, please consider getting your pet portrait orders in early: studiojjkshop.etsy.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips
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Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
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September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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!

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September 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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

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Wrote Star Wars Jedi Academy, I Did ✏️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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September 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Posting to YouTube can feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks.

And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off.

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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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September 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits
I hope you have found a friend

Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah”

—Semisonic
August 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I don’t know how anyone could look at this sidewalk repair and NOT see Batman.
August 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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.

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Author School Visits 101 | Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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August 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions
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The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
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August 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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. 🤔
August 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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.
August 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Newsletter subscribers! Please check your email, I just sent you a big discount code to say THANK YOU for all of your support!
August 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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
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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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August 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM