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!

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:

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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!

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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!

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.