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
📘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.)
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.)
One more monthly T-shirt design for 2025! (I'm combining November and December.)
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Reading is a gift! | Bonfire
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November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
One more monthly T-shirt design for 2025! (I'm combining November and December.)
www.bonfire.com/reading-is-a...
www.bonfire.com/reading-is-a...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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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
Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips
youtube.com/shorts/ob20g...
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!
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I hope it can help you as well!
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September 17, 2025 at 4:12 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!
studiojjk.myshopify.com/products/on-...
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
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
Wrote Star Wars Jedi Academy, I Did ✏️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 6:03 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
youtu.be/DS_jN_KL4-8
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...
And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IDHLP...
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
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...
And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IDHLP...
“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
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
“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
I hope you have found a friend
Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah”
—Semisonic
I don’t know how anyone could look at this sidewalk repair and NOT see Batman.
August 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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...
www.patreon.com/posts/131082...
Author School Visits 101 | Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Get more from Jarrett J. Krosoczka on Patreon
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August 22, 2025 at 8:07 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.
www.patreon.com/posts/131082...
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
youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0
The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions
youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0
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. 🤔
Here’s a hint about this Saturday’s guest: she hails from the Beehive State. 🤔
August 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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. 🤔
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.
August 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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.
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
Newsletter subscribers! Please check your email, I just sent you a big discount code to say THANK YOU for all of your support!
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
This is the piece I give to students starting their journey in art school.
☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions
youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0
The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
youtu.be
August 16, 2025 at 6:50 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
youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0
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
Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
youtu.be/co7ZcherXF4
Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
youtu.be
August 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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
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.
August 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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.)
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(And FYI: there is a free tier.)
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Get more from Jarrett J. Krosoczka on Patreon
Sharing what I've learned 25 years into my publishing career.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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...
(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! 🙌
August 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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.
…a book that I wrote.
August 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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.
…a book that I wrote.
They Kicked Him Out of Art School—Now He's a Legendary Cartoonist: Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story
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They Kicked Him Out of Art School—Now He's a Legendary Cartoonist: Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
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August 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
They Kicked Him Out of Art School—Now He's a Legendary Cartoonist: Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story
youtu.be/Ww8LqkQbFqw
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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.
August 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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.
Reposted by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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.
August 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
youtu.be/N6hEFK8XFwI
Her Dream Job Imploded, which Led to Her Biggest Success: Maria Scrivan's ORIGIN STORY
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
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August 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Her Dream Job Imploded, which Led to Her Biggest Success: Maria Scrivan's ORIGIN STORY
youtu.be/N6hEFK8XFwI
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...
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...
From Zine to Comics Queen! Raina Telgemeier's Origin Story
YouTube video by JJK 🗯️ graphic novelist
m.youtube.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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...
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...