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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 12/5/2016
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I am auctioning off some exclusive artwork and opportunities to help raise money for arts education at the
Worcester Art Museum. I'll definitely be able to help award art classes to a few kids, but if you help me spread the word (and maybe even bid), we'll be able to award art classes to a few DOZEN kids.
Bidding happens here:
https://www.32auctions.com/organizati…/29326/auctions/35247… Thanks so much!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 12/5/2016
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All five Krosoczka family members stopped by to say hello to our book family. We can't say just what, but there are some awesome things brewing!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
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Love this! Art is starting to arrive for people who ordered commissions on Etsy. I'll keep the shop up for a little while longer if you want to order a drawing.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JJKDraws?ref=hdr_shop_menu
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 12/1/2016
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As many of you know, my grandparents were tremendously supportive of my creative efforts when I was a kid. Every year at this time, I remember them through an online auction that will help give kids free art classes in their name at the Worcester Art Museum. I love the idea of Joe and Shirl continuing to connect kids to an arts education.
The Joseph and Shirley Krosoczka Memorial Youth Scholarships at the Worcester Art Museum provide free tuition for art courses to children in unique familial situations with limited financial means. These items can't be bought at a store, found anywhere else online and will only be available through these fundraising efforts.
My time at the Worcester Art Museum was profound for reasons beyond the fact that I grew up to be a professional artist. Art helped me make sense of my world and acted a means of escape from the hand that I was dealt. Thank you for helping me give that gift to kids in my hometown!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 11/28/2016
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Although I was unable to get to my local indie bookshop this past Saturday, I wanted to support them just the same. If you are looking to get any of my books signed and personalized, please consider placing an order through the Broadside Bookshop website.
http://www.broadsidebooks.com/search/apachesolr_search/Krosoczka
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 11/21/2016
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I post a daily sketch there. After about a year of people asking, I'm opening up an Etsy shop where I will take a limited amount of commissions. This will probably only run for a few weeks, so if you ever wanted me to draw your kid or your pet, click on over to the link below. Thanks so much!https://www.etsy.com/shop/JJKDraws?ref=hdr_shop_menu
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 11/14/2016
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Over the last week, I've created a few images that I hoped would help lift spirits of the young ones at your school.
If you would like to hang these in your classroom, please feel free to print and hang.
This one is a quote from my daughter's classroom. They state this before class discussions.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 11/7/2016
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
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Earlier this fall, I transformed the stairwell leading to the children's department in Forbes Library. Here's a look! I wanted to design a space that would inspire young readers and celebrate the city of Northampton. I celebrated with the community this past Saturday, complete with comically oversized scissors for the ribbon cutting!
Each window in the mural offers a glimpse of a book by an author who has lived in Western Mass.
Kids who came to the ribbon cutting ceremony got to help me finish the mural by drawing flowers on the Library Lawn! With the addition of flowers drawn by the youngest patrons of Forbes Library, the mural is complete!
P.S. Here's a before picture, to remind you what the stairwell used to look like...
And voila!
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 10/31/2016
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I'm proud to have illustrated the album cover for LET ALL THE CHILDREN BOOGIE: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE. Not only is this a fantastic collection of reinterpretations of Bowie's songs by some of the top indie musicians for kids and grown-ups, but the proceeds benefit the
It Gets Better Project.
Album drops on November 18. It's been getting some great buzz, even appeared in
The New York Times!
And huge thanks to my friends at
Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for inviting me on!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 10/31/2016
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Why I visited
The White House on October 19, 2016.
It was an immense privilege and honor to travel to Washington D.C. to be a part of the launch of Changing Minds, a new campaign that empowers adults to support children who have trauma and violence in their homes. The science behind this program is fascinating—the toxic stress released in the developing brain can create permanent adverse affects. But teachers, librarians, couches, counselors, lunch ladies—anyone working with children can
help change that course with five daily gestures.∙ Celebrate
∙ Comfort
∙ Collaborate
∙ Listen
∙ Inspire
You can literally change their minds.
I shared stories of my childhood and told tales of the teachers who made an immense difference in my life.
Changing Minds is a partnership between
The United States Department of Justice,
Ad Council and
Futures Without Violence. I am so humbled that they invited me.
If you'd like to learn more, please check out their website:
http://changingmindsnow.orgAnd former Attorney General Eric Holder was every bit as kind as you would imagine.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 9/19/2016
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It's not every day that you get to appear on your kids' favorite TV show!
Season 2 of Creative Galaxy has been released, and I am in it! I make an on-camera appearance in two episodes, but I also served as Art Consultant for the entire season. I'm excited to share some art concepts with such a large audience.
My kids LOVED season 1. After every episode, they wanted to turn off the television and make whichever art project that was introduced in that story.
Creative Galaxy is created by the amazingly talented folks behind Blue's Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. It was an honor to work with this talented crew!
Creative Galaxy is streaming now on Amazon Prime. I'm in episodes 7 and 8, but check out the entire season with your young artists.
Also—Jason Priestly voices a talking pencil. What more could you ask for?
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 9/19/2016
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This is a composite of photos of the stairwell leading to the children's department at the Forbes Library, the main branch here in the city of Northampton. I'm so honored that Jude, the head librarian, asked me if I'd be interested in transforming this space.
Imagine that? Coming up with something that could inspire generations of young readers as they enter the library.
I posted a slew of work-in-progress photos over on the Instagrams.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 9/19/2016
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I'm excited for all of the nominees, but I am especially excited to see
Grace Lin on the National Book Awards Longlist!
When the Sea Turned to Silver is a beautiful book and while it won't hit bookshelves until next month, I can tell you it will be worth the wait!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 9/7/2016
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The children's book world lost a beloved member this weekend. Anna Dewdney was as kind and gentle as the llama she wrote about. I really am without words here.
Anna's final request sums up the heart of the woman behind Llama Llama Red Pajama...
"She requested that in lieu of a funeral service that people read to a child instead."
6/29/14.ALA. Judy Schachner, Anna Dewdney & I sneaked out the back door of the convention center & ate baked potatoes. We talked about writing, illustrating and the book business in general. It's a great memory.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 9/7/2016
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When I was a kid, my grandfather had me convinced that there were two seagulls named Stanley and Leroy. We'd visit them every time we went to the beach. And we spotted good ol' Stanley and Leroy this afternoon!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 8/31/2016
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Every day I post a sketch to social media, this is my favorite this week!
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 8/18/2016
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Every day I post a sketch to social media, this is my favorite this week!
The dude at the airport who is sporting a hat that reads "old fart" is setting new life goals for me.
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 8/18/2016
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I can't wait for you to meet Lucy in NAPTASTROPHE!, my next picture book. On bookshelves May 2, 2017.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 8/11/2016
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Every day I post a sketch to social media, this is my favorite this week!
When your friends visit, you hand their kid a book, and this happens...
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 8/11/2016
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What a thrill to chat with James Floyd on the official Star Wars site! Check out our discussion on A New Class here:
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 7/28/2016
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I'll be giving away five copies of Jedi Academy: A New Class with endpapers filled with original drawings!
This is a contest where you will literally get bonus points for supporting your local bookshop. Please see the details below.
Contest is for ages 18 plus. Entries will be accepted through the end of the day on Monday, August 2nd.
Thanks so much and may the Force be with you!
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By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 7/27/2016
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Imagine my surprise when, two years back, I received a message from an editor at Scholastic. Jeffrey Brown, a graphic novelist who I admire immensely, was stepping away from Jedi Academy, and would I like to write new books for the series? It was actually rather intimidating. It’s Star Wars, a world that is so rich with history that is so very iconic. It’s Jedi Academy, a hugely popular book series. But it was the very daunting nature of the proposition that motivated me to step up and grab hold of the lightsaber. I was being invited for what I do, so I knew early on that the only way this would work would be for me to create something that was very much me.
I hope that you enjoy A NEW CLASS as much as I enjoyed writing and illustrating the book. I listened to the John Williams Star Wars score to pump me up throughout the entire creative process. I got to write lines for and draw Yoda! It’s like being handed the keys of a vintage, mint-condition swamp-green sports car. I also got to create my own droid, P-10! And of course, I created an entire cast of young characters for that galaxy far, far away. What an honor and a privilege.
May the Force be with you and please look for A NEW CLASS at your local bookshop.
By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka,
on 7/27/2016
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Our little man is here! XJK arrived safely last Tuesday. Both baby and Mom are both doing great! As are the big sisters. We are all just floating.
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